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Final Review Questions
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER CERTIFICATION PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMIncome Tax Planning
Information Provided (2015)
• Personal exemptions are $4,000.• Standard deduction amounts are:
o Single: $6,300o Head of household: $9,250o Married filing jointly: $12,600o Married filing separately: $6,300o Individuals eligible to be claimed as
dependent: $1,050• AOTC, Lifetime, and Coverdell phaseouts• Individual & Corporate Tax rate
schedules • MACRS table
Review Question 1
Cost recovery recapture is the amount ofa. long-term capital gain on the sale of
Section 1245 property.b. ordinary income from the sale of
depreciated real estate.c. long-term capital gain from the sale of
depreciated real estate.d. ordinary income from the sale of
Section 1245 property.
Review Question 2
Fred and April Johnson are married and file a joint income tax return. During the current tax year, Fred and April will make deductible IRA contributions of $3,000. They are in a 28% marginal income tax bracket.What amount of tax savings will be generated by this deduction?a. $840b. $2,160c. $3,000d. $4,167
Review Question 3
The following summarizes several financial events in the life of James Grant during the current tax year:• He received a $100,000 inheritance.• He had gambling winnings of $50,000.• He had itemized deductions of $10,000.• Received $4,000 of workers’ compensation
proceeds.What is his total income for the current tax year?a. $40,000b. $50,000c. $100,000d. $144,000
Review Question 4
Lowell and Thelma Jordan are married and will file a joint return for the current tax year. Both participate in their employers’ 401(k) plans. They have provided you with the following information:• Lowell’s salary: $60,000• Thelma’s salary: $25,000• Unemployment compensation: $10,000• Net capital loss: $8,000• Limited partnership loss: $5,000• IRA contributions: $11,000
Based on the information given, what is Lowell and Thelma’s adjusted gross income for the current tax year?a. $77,000b. $81,000c. $82,000d. $87,000
Review Question 5
John and Mary West, ages 42 and 38, respectively, are married taxpayers filing jointly. They have itemized deductions consisting of the following:• Home mortgage interest: $17,000• State income taxes: $2,400• Property taxes: $1,600• Charitable contributions: $2,200• Tax preparation fees: $550• Medical expenses $5,000
John and Mary’s AGI for 2015 is $346,700. What is the amount of allowable itemized deductions?a. $22,096b. $23,200c. $27,596d. $28,700
Review Question 6
Which one of the following may be allowed as a like-kind exchange?a. a heifer exchanged for a bullb. an apartment building located in Miami
exchanged for an apartment building located in Mexico City
c. farming equipment exchanged for farmland
d. a shopping center exchanged for farmland
Review Question 7
Which of the following are characteristics of a C corporation?I. The number of shareholders is limited.II. The bankruptcy of shareholders has no effect
on the business form.III. Shareholder liability is limited.IV. Capital structure is dependent upon the
resources of the shareholders.a. I and II onlyb. I and IV onlyc. II and III onlyd. II and IV onlye. III and IV only
Review Question 8
Three years ago, Jack Martin purchased a duplex for investment purposes at a cost of $185,000. Legal fees for acquisition and capital improvements before renting the property totaled $15,000. He has since taken cost recovery deductions in the amount of $21,500 and paid $5,500 in property taxes. He also paid $850 for repairs last year.What is Jack’s current adjusted basis in the duplex?a. $163,500b. $178,500c. $179,350d. $184,000e. $184,850
Review Question 9
Sal Boyd has AGI of $300,000. Included in the AGI is $33,000 of passive income from a publicly-traded limited partnership. Sal is considering several investment alternatives. He would prefer an investment that will help to reduce his income tax liability. Which one of the following investments has the greatest potential for reducing Sal’s tax liability?a. an oil and gas limited partnership (not publicly
traded) that is generating lossesb. a publicly-traded limited partnership producing
passive lossesc. a historic rehabilitation limited partnership
producing tax creditsd. a low-income housing activity placed in service in
2005 that is producing credits
Review Question 10
Edgar Hammond, a commissioned salesperson and single taxpayer, has provided the following information for the current tax year.• Edgar’s sales commissions $60,000• Keogh contribution $ 6,000• Alimony paid to Edgar’s former wife $12,000• Qualified moving expenses $ 3,000• Self-employment tax $ 8,478• Property taxes $ 3,500
What is Edgar’s adjusted gross income for the current tax year?a. $30,522b. $34,761c. $37,761d. $54,000
Review Question 11
Frank Farmer owns a warehouse that has a fair market value of $150,000 and an adjusted basis of $60,000. He wants to acquire Mary Pierce’s apartment building, which has a fair market value of $200,000 and an adjusted basis of $180,000. In the contemplated exchange, Frank will pay Mary $50,000.What is the amount of gain or loss, if any, realized by Frank in the exchange?a. ($20,000)b. $0c. $30,000d. $70,000e. $90,000
Review Question 12
Frank Farmer owns a warehouse that has a fair market value of $150,000 and an adjusted basis of $60,000. He wants to acquire Mary Pierce’s apartment building, which has a fair market value of $200,000 and an adjusted basis of $180,000. In the contemplated exchange, Frank will pay Mary $50,000.What is the amount of gain or loss, if any, recognized by Frank in the exchange?a. ($20,000)b. $0c. $30,000d. $70,000e. $90,000
Review Question 13
Frank Farmer owns a warehouse that has a fair market value of $150,000 and an adjusted basis of $60,000. He wants to acquire Mary Pierce’s apartment building, which has a fair market value of $200,000 and an adjusted basis of $180,000. In the contemplated exchange, Frank will pay Mary $50,000.What is Frank’s substitute basis in the acquired apartment building?a. $60,000b. $110,000c. $150,000d. $160,000e. $200,000
Review Question 14
Warren Peace owns and operates a bookstore as a sole proprietorship. During January of the current year, he purchased and placed into service office equipment (7-year property) with a cost of $13,300 plus sales tax of $700. The equipment will be used exclusively in the business.Assume Warren chooses to use the straight-line option under MACRS. What is the cost recovery deduction for the current year?a. $950b. $1,000c. $1,330d. $1,900e. $2,000
Review Question 15
Warren Peace owns and operates a bookstore as a sole proprietorship. During January of the current year, he purchased and placed into service office equipment (7-year property) with a cost of $13,300 plus sales tax of $700. The equipment will be used exclusively in the business.What is Warren’s adjusted basis in the equipment after year 1?a. $11,400b. $11,970c. $12,000d. $12,350e. $13,000
Review Question 16
Warren Peace owns and operates a bookstore as a sole proprietorship. During January of the current year, he purchased and placed into service office equipment (7-year property) with a cost of $13,300 plus sales tax of $700. The equipment will be used exclusively in the business.
Assume that Warren sells the office equipment for $15,500 after claiming $6,000 of cost recovery deductions.
What is the amount, if any, of cost recovery deductions that must be recaptured under Section 1245?a. $0b. $1,500c. $6,000d. $7,500 e. $8,000
Review Question 17
Warren Peace owns and operates a bookstore as a sole proprietorship. During January of the current year, he purchased and placed into service office equipment (7-year property) with a cost of $13,300 plus sales tax of $700. The equipment will be used exclusively in the business.
Assume that Warren sells the office equipment for $15,500 after claiming $6,000 of cost recovery deductions. What amount, if any, would be considered a Section 1231 gain?a. $0b. $1,500c. $2,200d. $6,000e. $7,500
Review Question 18
Steve and Allison Parker, a married couple in their 40s, file a joint return. • They earned combined salaries of $165,000.• They received dividend and interest income of
$460 from mutual funds.• They have itemized deductions of $9,750.• They have net capital losses of $5,200.• They have two children, ages 12 and 14.What is their taxable income for the 2015 tax year?a. $132,060b. $132,660c. $133,860d. $136,910
Review Question 19
Which one of the following best describes the role of the substantial economic effect doctrine?a. It allows the IRS to tax certain partnerships
as if they were corporations.b. It limits the ability to use special
allocations.c. It limits the ability to deduct limited
partnership losses.d. It limits the advantage gained through
leverage.e. It requires that the at-risk rules be
satisfied.
Review Question 20
During the current tax year, Jim Vale has $10,000 of passive income from a publicly traded limited partnership. He also has a non-publicly traded limited partnership that will generate a $10,000 passive loss.How much of this passive loss, if any, is deductible by Jim during the current tax year?a. $0b. $1,000c. $3,000d. $10,000
Review Question 21
Which one of the following is not an advantage of the cash basis method of accounting?a. Taxes are not paid until income is
received.b. Taxpayers can keep simple records.c. Taxpayers can control each year’s
receipts and payouts.d. Constructive receipt serves to defer
income.
Review Question 22
In the current tax year, Ken Bush sold several securities that left him with the following types of gains and losses: • long-term capital gain—$8,000• short-term capital gain—$800• long-term capital loss—$2,200• short-term capital loss—$1,200
What is the net capital gain or loss on Ken’s security sales?a. net short-term loss of $5,400b. net long-term gain of $5,400c. net long-term gain of $5,800 and net short-term loss
of $400d. net long-term gain of $6,800 and net short-term gain
of $3,400e. net long-term gain of $8,800 and net long-term loss
of $3,400
Review Question 23
Kris Swenson anticipates adjusted gross income of $100,000 during the current tax year. She is considering making a gift of appreciated real estate to the university she attended, Sinton Tech, a qualified charitable institution. Kris’s adjusted basis in this real estate is $40,000. The real estate has a current fair market value of $50,000. Kris has owned the real estate for six months.
If Kris does gift the real estate to Sinton this year, what is the maximum allowable charitable deduction Kris can receive for the current tax year?a. $20,000b. $30,000c. $40,000d. $50,000e. $100,000
Review Question 24Which of the following are preference items or adjustments for purposes of the individual alternative minimum tax?I. Interest on a qualified private-activity
municipal bond issued in 2008II. the excess of percentage depletion over the
property’s adjusted basisIII. investment interest expense in excess of net
investment incomeIV. qualified housing interest
a. I onlyb. II onlyc. I and II onlyd. II and III onlye. I, II, III, and IV
Review Question 25
Sam Smith had the following items of income during the current tax year:• Sole proprietorship net income
$25,000• General partnership flow-through
$5,000• Interest income $2,000• Flow-through of S corporation income
$10,000What is the amount of self-employment tax Sam owes?a. $4,239b. $4,590c. $5,652d. $6,426
Review Question 26
Keith Pierce recently was divorced from his wife, Barbara. Barbara received custody of their two children. Keith was ordered to pay $1,000 per month to Barbara until the youngest child reaches age 18. At that time, the payments are to decrease to $400 per month.What portion, if any, is deductible by Keith as qualifying alimony?a. $0b. $400c. $500d. $600e. $1,000
Review Question 27
MNO Corporation has the following items of income and expense:• Taxable income
$330,000• Federal income tax $100,000• Dividends paid in current year
$20,000• Accumulated earnings and profits at
the end of the preceding tax year $60,000 • Assume MNO is not a service corporation and cannot
establish a valid business purpose for its excess accumulations.
What is the amount of accumulated earnings tax payable?a. $0b. $4,000c. $24,000d. $42,000
Review Question 28This year, Ryan Nolan sold a classic automobile to his neighbor, Kevin Kennedy, on the following terms:• The price was $18,000, equal to the fair market
value.• Ryan’s basis in the automobile was $9,000.• Kevin will make a $3,000 down payment this year.• Kevin will pay in six annual installments of $2,500
plus accrued interest.Kevin made the first installment payment this year.Ignoring interest income, what amount of gain will Ryan recognize for the current year?a. $1,250b. $2,750c. $9,000d. $18,000
Review Question 29During the current tax year, Jim Johnson purchased a warehouse for exclusive use in his manufacturing business. The cost of the property was $170,000, of which $40,000 was attributable to the land.
Which of the following statements identify the proper treatment
of the expenditure?I. A portion of the $130,000 attributable to the building may
be deducted under Section 179.II. The $40,000 attributable to the land must be capitalized
and may not be depreciated.III. The $130,000 attributable to the building must be
capitalized and depreciated.IV. The entire $170,000 must be capitalized and depreciated.
a. II onlyb. III onlyc. IV onlyd. I and II onlye. II and III only
Review Question 30
During the current tax year, Paul Hall has the following items from his four investments:
What is the total amount, if any, of passive losses that may be deducted during the current year?a. $0b. $8,000c. $10,000d. $16,000e. $26,000
Passive income from a publicly traded limited partnership $15,000
Passive loss from a publicly traded limited partnership $10,000
Passive income from a nonpublicly traded limited partnership
$8,000
Passive loss from a nonpublicly traded limited partnership $16,000
Review Question 31
During June of 2015, Judy Hall, a sole proprietor, purchased new equipment (7-year property) for her offices at a cost of $30,000. She also paid sales taxes and setup charges of $2,000. Assume she elects and qualifies for the maximum Section 179 deduction and uses MACRS.What is the maximum first-year deduction that Judy may claim with respect to the equipment?a. $25,000b. $26,000c. $30,000d. $32,000
Review Question 32
Maxwell Gates is about to begin receiving payments from a deferred fixed annuity that he purchased many years ago. His investment in the annuity contract was $30,000. He is to receive $375 per month for the rest of his life. His current life expectancy, based on IRS tables, is 10 years.What amount, if any, of each monthly payment is excludible by Maxwell?a. $0b. $125c. $150d. $250e. $375
Review Question 33
Tom Bell has investment income (interest) of $8,000 in the current year. He paid $1,200 in commissions and had $7,000 of investment interest expense. His AGI is $35,000.What amount of investment interest expense may be deducted in the current year as an itemized deduction?a. $6,500b. $6,800c. $7,000d. $7,500e. $8,000
Review Question 34
In March of the current year, Susan Sharp sold her principal residence for a total price of $408,000. Susan purchased the home 14 years ago for $50,000. She made $20,000 of improvements to the house. She paid Realtor commissions of $23,000 on the sale. What amount, if any, must be recognized on the sale of Susan’s residence?a. $65,000b. $85,000c. $108,000d. $315,000
Review Question 35
Which one of the following statements is accurate with respect to a like-kind exchange?a. Gain recognized is equal to the gain
realized on the exchange plus the boot received.
b. The amount of gain recognized will reduce the taxpayer’s basis in the property received.
c. No gain will be recognized on the exchange of inventory.
d. No gain will be recognized unless the taxpayer receives boot.
Review Question 36
Assume a taxpayer is faced with a tax deficiency of $8,000, along with interest on the deficiency of $3,000. The entire deficiency resulted from intentional concealment of her income.What is the amount of the penalty?a. $1,600b. $2,200c. $6,000d. $8,250
Review Question 37-40For questions 37 through 40, match the expenditures with the descriptions. Use only one answer per blank. Each answer may be used more than once or not at all.a. deduction from AGIb. deduction for AGIc. no tax benefitd. tax credit
37. interest paid on personal credit card38. child support paid39. gambling losses to extent of gambling winnings40. qualified historic rehabilitation expenditures
Review Question 41-44
For questions 41 through 44, match the potential tax benefits with the rules or doctrines that may limit those benefits. Use only one answer per blank. Each answer may be used more than once or not at all.a. active participation standardsb. substantial economic effect doctrinec. at-risk rulesd. alternative minimum tax
41. leverage42. tax credits43. special allocations44. accelerated cost recovery deductions
Review Question 45
Francine and Marshall Wild have three children; Bill, Curt, and Rachel. For 2015:• Bill, age 11, has $1,800 of interest income• Curt, age 13, has $2,950 of salary from a
part-time job• Rachel, age 19 and not a full-time
student, has $5,100 of dividends and capital gains
Whose income is subject to the kiddie tax?a. Bill onlyb. Curt onlyc. Bill and Rachel onlyd. none of the children
Review Question 46
Matthew Brady, age 47, purchased a deferred annuity in January 1981 for $50,000. In the current year, when the surrender value was $125,000, Matthew received a nonperiodic payment of $75,000. The payment was prior to the annuity starting date.Which of the following statements correctly describe the income tax consequences of the distribution?a. $75,000 is tax free.b. $75,000 is taxable income.c. $50,000 is tax free, $25,000 is taxable.d. $50,000 is taxable, $25,000 is tax free.
Review Question 47Which one of the following is a characteristic of an S corporation?a. There may be no more than 25
shareholders.b. There may be no more than two
classes of stock.c. A simple majority of shareholders must
consent to the election.d. All shareholders must be U.S. citizens
or residents or be one of certain qualifying trusts.
e. The shareholders have personal liability for the acts of the S corporation.
Review Question 48
Frank Johnson operates a sole proprietorship from his apartment. His gross income for the current tax year is $24,000. Business expenses not associated with his home office total $22,000. Expenses associated with the home office total $2,750.How much of the home-office expense, if any, may Frank deduct for the current year?a. $0b. $275c. $2,000d. $2,750
Review Question 49
During 2015, Bill Jeffers purchased several items of depreciable, tangible personalty, with a total cost of $175,000, for use in his sole proprietorship. Bill has taxable (earned) income from his business of $11,000 (without regard to the Section 179 expense). He also has wages from a part-time job of $5,000.What is the maximum amount of Section 179 expense that Bill may deduct in the current year?a. $11,000b. $16,000c. $25,000d. $175,000
Review Question 50
Two years ago, Morton Andreson purchased equipment (seven-year property) for use in his business at a cost of $12,000. Cost recovery deductions total $7,392. The equipment was sold for $13,000.What is the amount and nature of the gain resulting from the sale?a. $1,000 long-term capital gainb. $4,608 cost recovery recapturec. $7,392 Section 1231 gain, $1,000 Section
1245 incomed. $7,392 cost recovery recapture, $1,000
Section 1231 gain
Review Question 51
During the current year, Chuck Langston has Section 1231 gains totaling $14,000. He also has $3,000 of Section 1231 losses. Four years ago, Chuck reported a net Section 1231 loss of $7,000. These are the only two years in which Chuck has had Section 1231 gains or losses.
What is the character of the current year’s Section 1231 gains and losses?a. $4,000 long-term capital gainb. $4,000 ordinary income, $7,000 long-term
capital gainc. $7,000 ordinary income, $4,000 long-term
capital gaind. $7,000 long-term capital gaine. $11,000 long-term capital gain
Review Question 52
Phillip Hunter’s personal automobile was almost destroyed in an accident. The insurance company paid $6,000 on the claim. The auto’s fair market value before the accident was $16,000, and the value after the accident is $1,000. His basis in the automobile is $12,000. Phillip’s AGI is $42,500.What is the amount of Phillip’s deductible casualty loss?a. $1,650b. $1,750c. $6,000d. $15,000
Review Question 53
Edward Coleman had the following capital transactions during the current year:• long-term capital gain: $3,200• long-term capital loss: ($3,600)• short-term capital gain: $4,500• short-term capital loss: ($3,400)
Which one of the following describes the net capital gain or loss reportable by Edward for the current tax year?a. $700 net short-term capital gainb. $1,100 net short-term capital gain, $400 net
long-term capital lossc. $900 net short-term capital gain, $200 net
short-term capital lossd. $7,700 net capital gain, $7,000 net capital loss
Review Question 54
Which one of the following is not a requirement to be met in order to deduct alimony payments?a. Payments must be in cash.b. The parties must not live together or file a
joint tax return at the time of payment.c. The legal document or state law must
require that payments will stop after the recipient spouse dies.
d. Payments must be received by or for the benefit of the payee spouse.
e. Payments must be equal in each year of the agreement.
Review Question 55
Which of the following are considered advantages of direct participation programs?I. leverageII. tax conduitIII. special allocationsIV. substantial economic effect
a. I onlyb. I and II onlyc. II and IV onlyd. I, II, and III onlye. I, II, III, and IV
Review Question 56
Melanie MacMillin owns and operates a retail appliance store with annual sales of approximately $800,000. The store also specializes in repairing appliances. Approximately 80% of her sales are with extended credit terms.
What method of tax accounting may be used for Melanie’s business?I. the accrual method, because inventory is such a large
component of the businessII. the cash method, because it provides flexibility in the
timing of income and expensesIII. the hybrid method, because the business involves both
inventory and serviceIV. the installment sale method, to spread the gain over a
longer time framea. I onlyb. III onlyc. I, II, and III onlyd. I, II, III, and IV
Review Question 57
Which one of the following is a correct statement regarding the LIFO method of accounting for inventory?a. During periods of declining inventory
prices, lower taxable income will result.b. During periods of declining inventory
prices, the cost of goods sold (COGS) will be higher.
c. During periods of increasing inventory prices, lower taxable income will result.
Review Question 58
Kris Swenson anticipates adjusted gross income of $100,000 during the current tax year. She is considering making a gift of a coin collection to her church. Kris’s adjusted basis in this coin collection is $10,000. The collection has a current fair market value of $60,000. Kris has owned collection for six years.What is the maximum allowable charitable deduction Kris can receive for the current tax year?a. $10,000b. $18,000c. $30,000d. $60,000
Review Question 59
Which one of the following is correct regarding the amount of estimated tax payments and withholding a taxpayer must pay to avoid an "underpayment of estimated tax" penalty? Assume that the prior year AGI was less than $150,000.a. the lesser of 80% of the current year's tax
liability or 90% of the prior year's total tax b. the lesser of 90% of the current year's tax
liability or 90% of the prior year's total tax c. the lesser of 90% of the current year's tax
liability or 100% of the prior year's total tax d. the lesser of 90% of the current year's tax
liability or 110% of the prior year's total tax
Review Question 60
A Treasury regulation isa. a general administrative interpretation
of statutory tax law.b. the source of statutory tax law.c. an administrative interpretation of
statutory tax law that is generally related to specific circumstances of fact.
d. an administrative interpretation of statutory tax law that is generally related to compliance issues.
Review Question 61
Which one of the following is not a relief provision that applies to federal income taxation?a. exclusion for life insurance proceeds
receivedb. Section 179 expense electionc. child care credit d. additional standard deduction for the
elderly or blind
Review Question 62
Which of the following is not a step in the tax calculation process?a. determine gross incomeb. subtract adjustments to income from
gross income to get adjusted gross income
c. deduct the greater of itemized deductions or the standard deduction
d. determine the personal exemption amount that can be deducted
e. subtract exclusions from the adjusted gross income
Review Question 63
Three years ago, John McDougal received a gift of 100 shares of common stock from his uncle. The fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift was $12 per share. His uncle had purchased the stock four years earlier at $5 per share. John sold this stock for $17 per share last week.What was John’s per share basis in the stock when it was sold?a. $5b. $12c. $17
Review Question 64
Mary is an active participant in an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Her AGI for 2015 is $75,000. She contributed $5,500 to an IRA this year. Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the deductibility of her IRA contribution?a. All of the contribution is deductible.b. A portion of the contribution is
deductible.c. None of the contribution is deductible.
Review Question 65
Duane and Charla Mock, married taxpayers filing jointly, have one dependent child. Their AGI for 2015 is $332,655. What is the amount of personal and dependency exemptions that the Mocks may deduct?a. $9,480b. $9,717c. $10,772d. $12,000
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