South-western Federal Taxation 2018: Individual Income Taxes
41st Edition
ISBN: 9781337385886
Author: William H. Hoffman, James C. Young, William A. Raabe, David M. Maloney, Annette Nellen
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Your client has an adjusted gross income this year of $40,000. She would like to reduce her income taxes. She plans to contribute $20,000 during the year to the American Cancer Society, a qualified public charity. To maximize the current year income tax deduction, which of the following is the most appropriate property for the client to transfer to the charity?
A)Some stock, held short term, valued at $20,000 with a basis of $8,000
B)A stamp collection, held long term, valued at $20,000 with a basis of $9,000, which the American Cancer Society will dispose of upon receipt
C)A life insurance policy, with a replacement cost of $20,000, on which she has paid net premiums of $5,500
D)An interest in a parcel of commercial real estate, held long term, with a fair market value of $20,000 and a basis of $15,000
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Your client has an adjusted gross income this year of $40,000. She would like to reduce her income taxes. She plans to contribute $20,000 during the year to the American Cancer Society, a qualified public charity. To maximize the current year income tax deduction, which of the following is the most appropriate property for the client to transfer to the charity?
A)Some stock, held short term, valued at $20,000 with a basis of $8,000
B)A stamp collection, held long term, valued at $20,000 with a basis of $9,000, which the American Cancer Society will dispose of upon receipt
C)A life insurance policy, with a replacement cost of $20,000, on which she has paid net premiums of $5,500
D)An interest in a parcel of commercial real estate, held long term, with a fair market value of $20,000 and a basis of $15,000
Rosa is in the
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itemizes her deductions.
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$800
contribution to charity?
Her tax bill will be reduced by
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Chapter 10 Solutions
South-western Federal Taxation 2018: Individual Income Taxes
Ch. 10 - Prob. 1DQCh. 10 - Prob. 2DQCh. 10 - Cheryl incurred 8,700 of medical expenses in...Ch. 10 - LO.2 David, a sole proprietor of a bookstore, pays...Ch. 10 - Prob. 6DQCh. 10 - Prob. 7DQCh. 10 - Prob. 8DQCh. 10 - Prob. 9DQCh. 10 - Prob. 10DQCh. 10 - LO.5 Thomas purchased a personal residence from...
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