SWFT Essntl Tax Individ/Bus Entities 2020
23rd Edition
ISBN: 9780357391266
Author: Nellen
Publisher: Cengage
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14) When examining revenue transactions, which of the following transactions is classified as an exchange transaction?
A) When a homeowner pays property taxes
B) When a university receives a federal grant that mandates a certain type of research activity
C) When an aquatic center receives cash for a group swim
D) When an employer deducts money for state tax withholding
Which one of the following statements is NOT correct about taxation?
(A) Taxes produce revenue for government operations.
(B) Itemized deductions provide a larger deduction amount than the standard deduction.
(C) Taxation is used to influence the behavior of individuals, businesses, nonprofit entities, and even the government.
(D) Tax rates and deductions are impacted by a taxpayer’s filing status.
Which of the following charitable contributions is not tax deductible?
a.Clothing donated to a qualified veterans' organization.
b.Cash donated to a qualified church.
c.Time donated to a qualified veterans' organization.
d.Donation of a car to a qualified nonprofit organization.
e.All of these choices are tax deductible.
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