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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Chapter 3, Problem 19DQ
During the year, Brandi had the following transactions: a long-term
- a. How are these transactions treated for income tax purposes?
- b. Does this treatment favor the taxpayer or the IRS? Explain.
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1. According to the article by Tony Dimitriadis (see Supplementary Study Materials Folder), whether an amount received by a taxpayer following the sale of a capital asset (e.g. real estate) will be treated as capital or income depends largely on:
Select one:
The intention of the taxpayer when the property was first acquired
The degree of renovation and development carried out on the property
Whether the taxpayer held on to the property, rather than making a short term profit
Whether the taxpayer is an individual or a business taxpayer
All of the above are important considerations
2. Select the INCORRECT statement from the following options:
Select one:
The Cost Base of Personal Use Assets excludes Element 3 expenses (Ownership Costs)
An antique vase bought at a garage sale for $200 and sold for $20,000 is exempt from CGT
The indexation rate for assets acquired on 2 February 1986 was 41.4
All costs incurred under Element 3 (Ownership Costs) should be included in the indexation…
Which of the following statements, if any, is false?
O An individual can get lower Federal tax rates on long-term capital gains as compared to short-term capital gains.
O A corporation can get lower Federal tax rates on long-term capital gains as compared to short-term capital gains.
DAn individual has a taxable capital gain if they sell their personal car at a gain
O Normally a taxpayer must own a capital asset for more than one year in order to get long-term capital gain (or loss) treatment on the sale of
that asset.
None of the above - they are all true statements.
Which of the following accurately describes the tax implications of investing in real estate and rental properties? a) Real estate investments are not subject to taxation. b) Rental income is tax-exempt. c) Rental income is subject
to taxation, and expenses related to real estate investments may be deductible. d) Rental income is taxed at a fixed rate determined by the IRS.
Chapter 3 Solutions
South-western Federal Taxation 2018: Individual Income Taxes
Ch. 3 - Prob. 1DQCh. 3 - Which of the following items are inclusions in...Ch. 3 - Which of the following items are exclusions from...Ch. 3 - Prob. 4DQCh. 3 - In choosing between taking the standard deduction...Ch. 3 - Prob. 6DQCh. 3 - Prob. 7DQCh. 3 - Prob. 8DQCh. 3 - Prob. 9DQCh. 3 - Prob. 10DQ
Ch. 3 - Prob. 11DQCh. 3 - Prob. 12DQCh. 3 - Prob. 13DQCh. 3 - Prob. 14DQCh. 3 - Prob. 15DQCh. 3 - Prob. 16DQCh. 3 - Prob. 17DQCh. 3 - Prob. 18DQCh. 3 - During the year, Brandi had the following...Ch. 3 - Prob. 20CECh. 3 - Prob. 21CECh. 3 - Prob. 22CECh. 3 - Prob. 23CECh. 3 - Prob. 24CECh. 3 - Prob. 25CECh. 3 - During the year, Tamara had capital transactions...Ch. 3 - Prob. 27PCh. 3 - Prob. 28PCh. 3 - Prob. 29PCh. 3 - Prob. 30PCh. 3 - Analyze each of the characteristics in considering...Ch. 3 - Prob. 32PCh. 3 - Prob. 33PCh. 3 - Prob. 34PCh. 3 - Prob. 35PCh. 3 - Prob. 36PCh. 3 - Prob. 37PCh. 3 - Prob. 38PCh. 3 - Prob. 39PCh. 3 - Prob. 40PCh. 3 - Prob. 41PCh. 3 - Prob. 42PCh. 3 - Prob. 43PCh. 3 - Prob. 44PCh. 3 - Prob. 45PCh. 3 - Prob. 46PCh. 3 - Prob. 47PCh. 3 - Prob. 48PCh. 3 - Prob. 49PCh. 3 - Prob. 50PCh. 3 - Prob. 51CPCh. 3 - Prob. 52CPCh. 3 - Prob. 1RPCh. 3 - Prob. 2RPCh. 3 - Prob. 4RPCh. 3 - Prob. 1CPACh. 3 - Jane is 20 years old and is a sophomore at Lake...Ch. 3 - Prob. 3CPA
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