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Mark purchased 2,000 shares of Darcy Corporation for $13,200.This year,Darcy declared a 10% nontaxable stock dividend,and Mark received 200 shares.After the dividend Mark's per share basis will be


A) $6.00.
B) $6.57.
C) $6.60.
D) $7.26.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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For federal income tax purposes,income is allocated between a husband and wife depending on the state of residence.

A) True
B) False

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Lori had the following income and losses during the current year: Lori had the following income and losses during the current year:   What is Lori's adjusted gross income (not taxable income) ? A) $72,000 B) $79,000 C) $82,000 D) $84,000 What is Lori's adjusted gross income (not taxable income) ?


A) $72,000
B) $79,000
C) $82,000
D) $84,000

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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Natasha is a single taxpayer with a 28% marginal tax rate.She received dividends this year as follows: Natasha is a single taxpayer with a 28% marginal tax rate.She received dividends this year as follows:   How much of the $6,000 dividend income will be taxed at the 15% tax rate? A) $0 B) $1,000 C) $3,000 D) $6,000 How much of the $6,000 dividend income will be taxed at the 15% tax rate?


A) $0
B) $1,000
C) $3,000
D) $6,000

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Under the tax concept of income,all realized income is recognized and subject to tax.

A) True
B) False

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Under the economist's definition,unrealized gains,as well as gifts and inheritances,are income.

A) True
B) False

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Ellen is a single taxpayer with qualified dividend income of $5,000,and itemized deductions of $13,000. Required: Determine Ellen's taxable income and tax liability in 2013,assuming the following salaries- a.$50,000. b.$100,000.

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During 2013,Mark's employer withheld $2,000 from his wages for state income tax.Mark claimed the $2,000 as an itemized deduction on his 2013 federal income tax return.His total itemized deductions for 2013 were $6,000.Mark's taxable income for 2013 was a negative $20,000 due to substantial business losses.Mark received the $2,000 as a refund from the state during 2014.What amount must Mark include in income in 2014?


A) $0
B) $1,000
C) $2,000
D) $6,000

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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Under the terms of their divorce agreement,Humphrey transferred Corporation H stock to his former wife,Greta as a property settlement.At the time of the transfer,the stock had a basis to Humphrey of $40,000 and a fair market value of $55,000.What is the tax consequence of this transaction to Humphrey,and what is Greta's basis in the Corporation H stock?


A) Humphrey has no gain or loss; Greta's basis is $55,000.
B) Humphrey has no gain or loss; Greta's basis is $40,000.
C) Humphrey has a gain of $15,000; Greta's basis is $55,000.
D) Humphrey has a gain of $15,000; Greta's basis is $40,000.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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Alex is a calendar year sole proprietor.He began business on December 1,this year.He uses the accrual method of accounting.Alex had the following collections in December: • Collected $7,000 in December,from clients who paid cash for services to be performed next year. • Collected $5,000 in December,for services performed during December; deposited in an operating account on December 31,this year. • Collected $12,000 in December; on accounts receivable for services performed in December; deposited in operating account on January 2,next year. What is the amount Alex must include in his income for December?


A) $7,000
B) $12,000
C) $17,000
D) $24,000

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Norah,who gives music lessons,is a calendar year taxpayer using the cash basis method of accounting.On October 1 of this year,she received $1,200 for a one-year contract beginning on that date to provide 10 lessons.She gave 6 lessons this year.How much should Norah include in income this year?


A) $0
B) $360
C) $720
D) $1,200

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Unemployment compensation is exempt from federal income tax.

A) True
B) False

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AAA Corporation distributes an automobile to Alexandria,a shareholder,in lieu of a cash dividend.Alexandria must report the value of the automobile as dividend income.

A) True
B) False

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Julia,age 57,purchases an annuity for $33,600.Julia will receive $400 per month for the rest of her life.The expected return multiple is 20.0.At age 88,the amount that Julia may exclude from income is


A) $0.
B) $1,680.
C) $3,120.
D) $4,800.

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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A taxpayer had the following income and losses in the current year: A taxpayer had the following income and losses in the current year:   What is the taxpayer's adjusted gross income (not taxable income) ? A) $57,500 B) $59,500 C) $62,500 D) $64,500 What is the taxpayer's adjusted gross income (not taxable income) ?


A) $57,500
B) $59,500
C) $62,500
D) $64,500

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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As a result of a divorce,Matthew pays Jasmine alimony of $75,000 in year one and $25,000 per year in subsequent years.How much is deductible by Matthew in year one?


A) $25,000
B) $35,000
C) $40,000
D) $75,000

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Jan purchased an antique desk at auction.For two years,the desk sat in Jan's garage until she decided to restore it.This year,while cleaning and restoring the desk,Jan discovered $1,500 in a hidden compartment inside one drawer.With respect to the $1,500,Jan must


A) report nothing.
B) amend her previous tax return and report the $1,500.
C) report only $750 due to the statute of limitations.
D) report $1,500 on this year's tax return.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Under the cash method of accounting,income is reported in the year the taxpayer actually or constructively receives the income.

A) True
B) False

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Income from illegal activities is taxable.

A) True
B) False

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Edward,a single taxpayer,has AGI of $50,000 which includes $1,000 of qualified dividends.Edward has $7,000 of itemized deductions.What is his 2013 federal income tax?


A) $5,614
B) $5,604
C) $5,454
D) $9,775

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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