Chapter 1, Problem 1DQ

John Taylor, a tax consultant, charges his clients a fee based on the percentage of the tax he saves a client. John received a payment from a client, but he realised that Angela didn’t declare income. Therefore, the income tax return that John’s prepared understated income tax liability.Taking into consideration the Accounting Professional Code of Conduct explain the Tax Penalties and actions John should take following his discovery.

A taxpayer who is domiciled in Virginia is forced to relocate to California under military orders. Their spouse joins them in the move. Are they considered residents of California and do they have California source income? Select one: O a. They are not considered residents of California and neither have California source income. b. They are considered nonresidents of California, but the wife is considered to have California source income for income earned in the state during and after the move. O c. They are both considered California residents because they live and work inside California and both have California source income. O d. They are both considered California residents because they live and work inside California, but the service member is not considered to have California source income.

What is the qualified business income deduction for the following problem:   Note: This problem is for the 2018 tax year. Janice Morgan, age 24, is single and has no dependents. She is a freelance writer. In January 2018, Janice opened her own office located at 2751 Waldham Road, Pleasant Hill, NM 88135. She called her business Writers Anonymous. Janice is a cash basis taxpayer. She lives at 132 Stone Avenue, Pleasant Hill, NM 88135. Her Social Security number is 123-45-6789. Janice's parents continue to provide health insurance for her under their policy. Janice wants to contribute to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. During 2018, Janice reported the following income and expense items connected with her business. Income from sale of articles $85,000 Rent 16,500 Utilities 7,900 Supplies 1,800 Insurance 5,000 Travel (including meals of $1,200) 3,500 Janice purchased and placed in service the following fixed assets for her business. Janice wants to elect immediate…

Example 1 concludes that Miranda cannot deduct her annual CPA license fee because her mother paid it for her. Correspondingly, Example 2 concludes that Marty’s mother cannot deduct her annual property taxes since Marty paid them for her. Are these two examples consistent with the Tax Court’s reasoning in Lang? Why or why not? plzzz and asap..... (Hint: Example1 Miranda is a public accountant and is required by state law to have a license to practice public accounting. When the state license renewal fee comes due, Miranda is short of money and cannot renew her license. Miranda’s mother pays the license renewal fee for her so she can continue working as a public accountant. Can Miranda deduct the fee as a business expense? Discussion: The license renewal fee is Miranda’s business expense, and only she can deduct the payment of the fee. Because Miranda does not pay the license renewal fee, she is not allowed a deduction for the business expense. Because the license renewal fee is not…

Which of the following would constitute tax evasion?   a. Henry salary sacrifices future income for which services have not already been provided into superannuation.   b. Emily defers prepayments of income to a later income year.   c. Jane does not include $50 of interest from her bank account on her tax return.   d. Jia establishes a family trust and distributes income between family members equally.

A paid tax preparer must demonstrate due diligence. Review the following scenario, and then choose the appropriate response. Cherylynn Johnson (58) comes in to your office to have her tax return prepared. She states that she wants to use the head of household filing status and claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). She also tells you that her dependent child is her granddaughter, Alana (12), who currently lives with her. All of the following are appropriate questions to ask or actions to take EXCEPT: Ask Cherylynn how long Alana has lived with her and inquire into the whereabouts of Alana's parents.   Ask Cherylynn who paid most of the expenses of maintaining her home.   Inform Cherylynn that she must provide you with documentation proving Alana lived with her before you can prepare the return.   Inquire whether the IRS has ever denied or reduced Cherylynn's EITC in a prior year.

In connection with the application of the kiddie tax, comment on the following. A. The child has only earned income . B. The child has a modest amount of unearned income. C. The child is age 20, is not a student, and is not disabled. D. The child is married E. Effect of the parental election. F. The result when the parental election is made and the married parents file separate returns.

Mary(58) comes into your office to have her tax return prepared. She states that she wants to use the head of household filing status and claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). She also tells you that her dependent child is her granddaughter, Julie (12), who currently lives with her. You as a paid tax preparer, all of the following are appropriate questions to ask or actions to take EXCEPT:    1). Ask Mary how long Julie has lived with her and inquire into the whereabouts of Julie's parents.  2). Ask Mary who paid most of the expenses of maintaining her home.  3). Inform Mary that she must show you documentation proving Julie lived with her before you can prepare the return. 4) Inquire as to whether anyone else can possibly claim Julie as a dependent.

Why did the IRS deny the political rival’s request to see the Carpenters tax return?