Chapter 1, Problem 40DQ

Joy incurs the following expenses in her business. When can she deduct the expenses if she uses the accrual method of accounting? the cash method? a. Joy rents an office building for 750 a month. Because of a cash flow problem, she is unable to pay the rent for November and December 2019. On January 5, 2019, Joy pays the 2,250 rent due for November, December, and January. b. Joy borrows 60,000 on a 1-year note on October 1, 2019. To get the loan, she has to prepay 6,200 in interest. c. Joy owes employees accrued wages totaling 20,000 as of December 31, 2019. The accrued wages are paid in the regular payroll on January 5, 2020. d. Joy purchases 2,400 worth of supplies from a local vendor. The supplies are delivered on January 29, 2019. They are fully used up on December 30, 2019. Because of unusual circumstances, a bill for the supplies arrives from the vendor on January 10, 2020, and is promptly paid. e. While at a trade convention, Joy purchases some pens and paperweights to send out as holiday gifts to her clients. She charges the 700 cost to her credit card in December 2019. She pays the credit card bill in January 2020.

Jessica and Carl were married on July 1,2019. What are their options for filing status for their 2019 taxes? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Shanna, a calendar year and cash basis taxpayer, rents property to be used in her business from Janice. As part of the rental agreement, Shanna pays 8,400 rent on April 1, 2019, for the 12 months ending March 31, 2020. a. How much is Shannas deduction for rent expense in 2019? b. Assume the same facts, except that the 8,400 is for 24 months rent ending March 31, 2021. How much is Shannas deduction for rent expense in 2019?

In 2017, Emma purchased an automobile, which she uses for both business and personal purposes. Although Emma does not keep records as to operating expenses (e.g., gas, oil, and repairs), she can prove the percentage of business use and the miles driven each year. In March 2019, Emma seeks your advice as to what income tax benefit, if any, she can derive from the use of her automobile. What would you suggest?

Paige, age 17, is a dependent of her parents. During 2019, Paige earned 3,900 pet sitting and 4,200 in interest on a savings account. What are Paiges taxable income and tax liability for 2019?

For each of the following situations, indicate whether the taxpayer(s) is (are) required to file a tax return for 2021. Explain your answer. Yes? No? and Why Monica is a maid in a San Francisco Hotel. Monica received $500 in unreported tips during 2021 and owes Social Security taxes on these tips. Her total income for the year, including tips, is $4,500. Is Monica required to file an income tax return for 2021?

Sansa opened a savings account in 2020 and deposited $8,000. She received $200 of interest on the account in 2021, but did not withdraw the money. What year does Sansa include the interest income on her tax return? a. Interest income is never taxable. b. 2020, the year she deposited the money. c. 2021, the year she earned the interest. d. She does not pay tax on the interest until she withdraws the money.