Frank and Farrah, who are twins, ask you to research an issue for them. Both are starting new jobs as staff accountants. Farrah decides to start saving $400 per month and intends to keep saving $400 per month for 20 years. Frank, on the other hand, desperately wants a new sports car and thus decides he is going to wait five years before starting his $400 per month savings plan. Frank figures $400 per month for five years is only a difference of $24,000 so it will not make much of a difference if he waits five years before starting to save. What difference will delaying his savings really make? Assuming a 6 percent rate of return, using the Savings tools in Checkpoint, what is the difference in the future value of Farrah’s and Frank’s savings plans? (Assume the starting amount = zero). a. $187,065. b. $89,574. c. $107,253.
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5. Frank and Farrah, who are twins, ask you to research an issue for them. Both are starting new jobs as staff accountants. Farrah decides to start saving $400 per month and intends to keep saving $400 per month for 20 years. Frank, on the other hand, desperately wants a new sports car and thus decides he is going to wait five years before starting his $400 per month savings plan. Frank figures $400 per month for five years is only a difference of $24,000 so it will not make much of a difference if he waits five years before starting to save. What difference will delaying his savings really make? Assuming a 6 percent
a. $187,065.
b. $89,574.
c. $107,253.
d. $66,935.
e. None of the above.
6. Edward received two gifts in 2023. A car valued at $30,000 from his parents and a $20,000 cash gift from his grandparents. According to IRC 102(a) Edward will be required to include ____________ in gross income as a result of the gifts.
a. $20,000.
b. $15,000.
c. Zero.
d. $35,000.
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