Chapter 1, Problem 20DQ

In your own words, describe the similarities and differences between tax credits and tax deductions.  Your response must include two (2) examples of each kind and a discussion on why you think credits are better than deductions, or if deductions are better than credits, or maybe you think they are equal!  Tell us why you feel this way.

Explain what the benifit is to having tax classified under statutory income. Aside from capital gains discounts that are applied, if you receive income that is classified under staturory income, what are the benifits over it being classified as ordinary income. provide an example.

Which of the following statements is correct? O a. A tax offset can result in a refund if it relates to franking credits. O b. Tax offsets are same as allowable deductions as both reduce assessable income. O c. Any tax offset can increase deductions. O d. Tax offsets are used to reduce your taxable income.

Explain the federal estate tax.

What is the tax rate range for Social Security benefits received? How is the deductible amount of personal property tax figured for personal vehicles? Remember, the tax must be calculated based on the vehicle’s value (not its weight) in order to be deducted.  Are donations of time and services deductible? What types of state and local taxes are deductible as itemized deductions on Schedule A?

The evaluation of a tax system’s fairness requires a particular concept of fairness, or equity, and a means of measuring how a tax system redistributes income to make the distribution more-------------------------------. * Alternative to the standard deduction, whereby a taxpayer deducts the total amount of money spent on various expenses, such as gifts to charity and interest on home mortgages is called-------------------------- deductions * Tax -------------- are amounts by which taxpayers are allowed to reduce the taxes they owe to the government through spending, for example on childcare * Tax deductions are amounts by which taxpayers are allowed to reduce their taxable income through spending on items such as charitable------------------- or home mortgage interest

A. Propose a tax measure in order for the government to eaarn addtional revenue with emphasis ont he following items: 1. Indicate the type of your proposed taxwhat is the name, nature and purpose of the tax?2. what is/are covered transactions and who are the taxpayers? any tax exemption?

What are the advantages of claiming the standard deduction versus itemizing deductions on your federal tax return? How will you know which one is the preferred approach?

determine if it's a tax deductible, tax credit, or neither.  *Tax preparation fees. *Charitible donations. *state income taxed paid.