Deck 2: Income Tax Concepts

Question 1

Withholding of taxes from the taxpayers wages and quarterly estimated tax payments are a result of the

A)Ability to Pay Concept.
B)Administrative Convenience Concept.
C)Arm's-Length Transaction Concept.
D)Capital Recovery Concept.
E)Pay-as-You-Go Concept.

Answer 1

E

Question 2

When items of income are omitted because the cost of the time and effort of the taxpayer to accumulate the information,it is an application of the

A)Ability to Pay Concept.
B)Administrative Convenience Concept.
C)Arm's-Length Transaction Concept.
D)Capital Recovery Concept.
E)Pay-as-You-Go Concept.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Benji hired his three-year-old son to work in his engineering consulting firm.As long as Benji fills out all the forms and properly deposits the paychecks in his son's bank account,he will be able to deduct the expenditure as a business expense.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Susan purchased a lot for investment purposes.She paid $10,000 for the lot.Three years later she sold the lot to her daughter for $8,000.Susan cannot deduct the loss due to

A)Ability to Pay Concept.
B)Administrative Convenience Concept.
C)Arm's-Length Transaction Concept.
D)Capital Recovery Concept.
E)Pay-as-You-Go Concept.

Question 5

Any deduction taken in a prior year that is recovered in a subsequent year is reported as income in the year it is recovered,to the extent that a tax benefit was received from the deduction.

Question 6

The Nadal Company mails its annual dividend check on December 31.Even when the shareholders receive their check in the following year,they must report the income in the year the check was written and mailed.

Question 7

Under the ability-to-pay concept,taxpayers are required to have tax withheld from income or to make estimated tax payments so that the taxpayer avoids a large tax liability at the end of the year.

Question 8

Bethany bought a new suit to wear to work.She will not be able to deduct the cost of the suit even though she wears it to work.

Question 9

The taxpayer will be able to benefit from capital recovery on business equipment over the life of the asset and any remaining capital will be recovered when the asset is sold.

Question 10

Under the Wherewithal to Pay concept,income should be recognized and a tax paid on the income when the taxpayer has the resources to pay the tax.

Question 11

Sam coaches a little league baseball team.He makes 15 copies of the team's schedule to give to the players on his employer's copy machine.The cost of the copies is not income to Sam due to the

A)Ability to Pay Concept.
B)Administrative Convenience Concept.
C)Arm's-Length Transaction Concept.
D)Capital Recovery Concept.
E)Pay-as-You-Go Concept.

Question 12

Under the all-inclusive income concept,the tax law always starts with the proposition that all receipts of cash are taxable.

Question 13

The administrative convenience concept explains why some items are not treated consistently when the cost of implementing a concept exceeds the benefit of using it.

Question 14

Under the pay-as-you-go concept,the tax base used to compute the taxpayer's income tax liability is a net income number.

Question 15

The rules that limit self-dealing through the related party provisions is a result of the

A)Ability to Pay Concept.
B)Administrative Convenience Concept.
C)Arm's-Length Transaction Concept.
D)Capital Recovery Concept.
E)Pay-as-You-Go Concept.

Question 16

Frank rents an apartment to Pete and collects a cleaning deposit to be repaid at the end of the lease.Under the claim-of-right doctrine,Frank includes the deposit in income when collected.

Question 17

John sells his uncle Bob land held for investment for $10,000 that he had purchased 3 years ago for $12,000.John is precluded from taking the $2,000 loss under the arm's-length transaction concept since this is a related party transaction.

Question 18

An individual can legally assign income to another individual,and the assignment relieves the owner of the income from paying tax on the income.

Question 19

All deductions are allowed because of the legislative grace concept.

Question 20

An asset's adjusted basis is the amount of unrecovered investment after considering any increases and decreases in the original purchase price.

Question 21

During the current year,Trane invests $35,000 in each of two separate corporations.Each investment gives him a 20% ownership interest.Brazil Corporation is a regular corporation that has taxable income of $200,000 and pays dividends totaling $50,000.China Corporation is an S corporation that has taxable income of $100,000 and pays $50,000 of dividends.As a result of these two investments,Trane
I)Has $40,000 of taxable income from Brazil Corporation.
II)Has $20,000 of taxable income from China Corporation.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Question 22

Some discontented taxpayers have suggested that complexity be removed from the income tax structure by applying a flat tax rate to the gross income of all taxpayers.This approach violates which concept?

A)Ability to Pay Concept.
B)All-inclusive Income Concept.
C)Entity Concept.
D)Pay-as-You-Go Concept.
E)Wherewithal to Pay Concept.

Question 23

No income is taxed until the taxpayer is allowed the return of the original investment due to the

A)Ability to Pay Concept.
B)Administrative Convenience Concept.
C)Arm's-Length Transaction Concept.
D)Capital Recovery Concept.
E)Business Purpose concept

Question 24

Which of the following concepts/doctrines state(s)that items may be omitted from the tax base whenever the cost of implementing a concept exceeds the benefit of using it?

A)Ability-to-Pay.
B)Administrative Convenience.
C)Arm's-length Transaction.
D)Substance-Over-Form.
E)Tax Benefit Rule.

Question 25

Which of the following is a taxable entity?

A)Sole Proprietorship.
B)Partnership.
C)S Corporation.
D)C Corporation.

Question 26

According to the entity concept
I)each unit must keep separate records.
II)each unit reports the results of operations separate and apart from owners.
III)every unit is liable for tax on its income.
IV)each unit is classified as one of two basic entity types.
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A)Statements I and II are correct.
B)Statements II and III are correct.
C)Only statement IV is correct.
D)Statements I, III, and IV are correct.
E)Statements I, II, and IV are correct.

Question 27

In the current year,Darlene purchases a 20% interest in the Grant Partnership (GP)for $10,000.During the current year,GP has a taxable income of $80,000 and Darlene withdraws $5,000 of cash from the partnership.Darlene's income to be reported from her investment in GP and her basis in GP at the end of the year is:

Question 28

During the current year,Walter invests $35,000 in each of two separate corporations.Each investment gives him a 20% ownership interest.Corporation X is a C corporation that has taxable income of $200,000 and pays dividends totaling $50,000.Corporation Z is an S corporation that has taxable income of $100,000 and pays $50,000 of dividends.As a result of these two investments,Walter
I)Has $10,000 of taxable income from Corporation X.
II)Has $10,000 of taxable income from Corporation Z.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Question 29

Carter sold 100 shares of Mitsui,Inc.for $8,000 but he only recognized $2,000 as income because the original purchase price was $6,000.This is due to the

A)Ability to Pay Concept.
B)Administrative Convenience Concept.
C)Arm's-Length Transaction Concept.
D)Capital Recovery Concept.
E)Business Purpose Concept.

Question 30

The allowance of deductions in calculating taxable income and the use of a progressive tax rate structure are a direct application of the

A)Ability to Pay Concept.
B)Administrative Convenience Concept.
C)Arm's-Length Transaction Concept.
D)Capital Recovery Concept.
E)Pay-as-You-Go Concept.

Question 31

Which of the following is/are based on an ability-to-pay concept?
I)A flat tax .
II)Johson City charges all households a flat fee of $25 per month for water usage.
III)Boone County recently established Route 89 as a toll road.All cars traveling from East Johnson City to Appleton pay $1.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Statements II and III are correct
D)Statements I, II, and III are correct.
E)None of the statements are correct.

Question 32

Sanchez Company allows its employees to make personal copies without charge on the company copy machines.What concept,construct,or doctrine helps explain why the benefit received is not taxable to Sanchez employees?

A)Administrative Convenience Concept.
B)Assignment of Income Doctrine.
C)Arms-length Transaction Concept.
D)Ability To Pay Concept.
E)Pay As You Go Concept.

Question 33

Allowing individuals to deduct a standard deduction amount in lieu of itemizing their allowable personal deductions is an application of the

A)Administrative Convenience Concept.
B)Wherewithal-to-Pay Concept.
C)Annual Accounting Period Concept
D)Capital Recovery Concept.
E)Business Purpose Concept.

Question 34

Jerome,a self-employed attorney,is scrambling around to refigure his estimated 2016 income tax liability,because he needs to mail his third quarter estimated tax payment tomorrow (September 15,2016).What concept,construct,or doctrine is causing Jerome to scramble?

A)Administrative Convenience Concept.
B)Ability To Pay Concept.
C)Arms-length Transaction Concept.
D)Pay- As-You-Go Concept.
E)Assignment of Income Doctrine.

Question 35

According to the entity concept
I)a sole proprietorship is similar to a conduit entity.
II)a sole proprietor cannot convert nondeductible personal items into deductible business items by commingling expenditures.
III)a partnership is an example of a mixture of a taxable and a conduit entity.
IV)an S corporation is a tax paying entity.
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A)Statements I and II are correct.
B)Statements II and III are correct.
C)Only statement IV is correct.
D)Statements I, II, and III are correct.
E)Statements I, II, and IV are correct.

Question 36

Thomas had $8,500 withheld from his paycheck,but since he has a large amount of interest and dividends,he is required to make quarterly estimated tax payments due to the

A)Ability to Pay Concept.
B)Administrative Convenience Concept.
C)Arm's-Length Transaction Concept.
D)Capital Recovery Concept.
E)Pay-as-You-Go Concept.

Question 37

Victor receives a $2,000 tax credit for childcare.The credit was earned because of Victor's expenditures for daycare for his son while Victor worked.What concept,construct,or doctrine helps explain why Victor receives this tax credit?

A)Ability to Pay Concept.
B)Administrative Convenience Concept.
C)Arm's-Length Transaction Concept.
D)Capital Recovery Concept.
E)Pay-as-You-Go Concept.

Question 38

The ability-to-pay concept is fundamental to the income tax structure.Constructs used to implement this concept include
I)Deductions
II)Progressive tax rates
III)Exclusions
IV)Business losses
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A)Only statement II is correct.
B)Statements I, III, and IV are correct.
C)Statements I, II, and IV are correct.
D)Statements I and III are correct.
E)Statements I, II, III, and IV are correct.

Question 39

The IRS has a penalty for underpayment of estimated taxes.This penalty exists because of which of the following concepts,constructs,or doctrines?

A)Pay-As-You-Go.
B)Tax Benefit Rule.
C)Substance-Over-Form.
D)Administrative Convenience.
E)Ability-To-Pay.

Question 40

Sandra sells a business-use warehouse to her wholly owned corporation.Sandra realizes a loss of $13,000 on the sale.(Sales price,$102,000,less adjusted basis,$115,000).Tax law does not permit Sandra a deduction for the $13,000 loss.Which of the following explain(s)this tax result?
I)Arm's-length Transaction Concept.
II)Pay-As-You-Go Concept.
III)Legislative Grace Concept
IV)Business Purpose Concept.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Statements III and IV are correct.
D)Statements I and III are correct.
E)Statements I, II, III, and IV are correct.

Question 41

On June 1,Don receives a rental house from his Uncle Sidney as a graduation present.The monthly rental on the house is $1,000.On June 25,the tenant pays Uncle Sidney the $1,000 rent payment for June by mistake.Which of the following concepts,constructs,or doctrines is the most relevant in determining the tax treatment of the $1,000 rental payment?

A)Capital Recovery Concept.
B)Assignment of Income Doctrine.
C)Constructive Receipt Doctrine.
D)Wherewithal-to-Pay Concept.
E)Substance Over Form Doctrine.

Question 42

Alfred is a consultant for Data Planners.In an effort to minimize his tax liability he enters into a legal contract transferring 25% of the fees from a new consulting contract to his son Ken,who is 42,and owns a pest control business.Which of the following statements concerning the transaction is correct?
I)The assignment-of-income doctrine prevents Alfred from transferring taxation of the income to his son.
II)The assignment-of- income doctrine does not apply because the transfer is supported by a legal contract.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct
D)Neither statement is correct.

Question 43

After buying books at the beginning of the semester,Iris finds a $50 bill outside the door of the bookstore.The $50 is considered gross income.Which of the following supports this treatment?

A)All-inclusive Income Concept.
B)Capital Recovery Concept.
C)Wherewithal-To-Pay Concept.
D)Administrative Convenience.
E)Constructive Receipt Doctrine.

Question 44

Margarita,a single individual,has $2,000 in state taxes withheld from her salary in 2015.Her total itemized deductions are $7,500.She claims the $2,000 as an itemized deduction on her 2015 tax return.In 2016,she receives a state income tax refund of $400.Under the tax benefit rule she has to report income in 2016 of

A)$2,000.
B)$ 400.
C)$ 200.
D)$ -0-.
E)$ -0-, but Margarita must file an amended 2015 tax and reduce her itemized deductions by $400.

Question 45

Ronald is a consultant for Economic Forecasters,Inc.In an effort to minimize his tax liability he enters into a legal contract transferring 25% of the fees from a new consulting contract to his son Ken,who is 42,and owns a pest control business.Which of the following statements concerning the transaction is correct?
I)The assignment-of-income doctrine does not apply if Ken and Ronald are in the same marginal tax bracket.
II)The assignment-of- income doctrine does not apply if Ronald's son is under age 14.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Question 46

Samuel owns some land,which has an oil deposit underneath it.His annual royalties vary from $50,000 to $60,000.Because Samuel is in the highest marginal tax rate bracket,he would like to have some (or all)of the royalty income taxed to his son,Jack,thus lowering the overall tax on the royalty income.To do this
I)Samuel can gift part of the land to Jack.
II)Samuel can gift part of each year's royalties to Jack.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Question 47

Rachel paid $1,000 for supplies in 2015.In 2016,the vendor finds a $200 mistake on the invoice and refunds the overpayment to Rachel.Which of the following doctrines or concepts is the least helpful in determining how the 2016 transaction should be reported for tax purposes?

A)Accounting Period.
B)Tax Benefit Rule.
C)Claim of Right.
D)Assignment of Income.
E)All-Inclusive Income.

Question 48

Isabel is a self-employed electrician.All cash payments she receives from customers are deposited into a bank account held in the name of her son.Isabel does not have use of the funds.Therefore,she does not think she needs to include the cash receipts in her gross income.What concept or doctrine applies to this situation?

A)Pay As You Go Concept.
B)Assignment of Income Doctrine.
C)Annual Accounting Period Concept.
D)Substance Over Form Doctrine
E)Arms-length Transaction Concept.

Question 49

The broadest income concept
I)considers all income received (e.g.,cash,property,services,etc.)taxable.
II)implies that anything of value received may be taxable.
III)is referred to as the legislative grace concept.
IV)implies that all increases in wealth may be taxable
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A)Only statement II is correct.
B)Statements I, II and III are correct.
C)Statements I, II, and IV are correct.
D)Statements I and IV are correct.
E)Statements I, II, III, and IV are correct.

Question 50

Betty is a house painter and owns Trim Beautiful Painting Company.Last month she painted the lake cottage of Anne,a local attorney who performed some litigation work for Betty to help in some delinquent bill collection.The painting,valued at $1,000,was done in exchange for the litigation work.Neither party charged fees.What should be the tax consequences of these events?
I)Anne reports $1,000 of income when the painting is completed.
II)No cash was received.Therefore,neither party reports income.
III)Neither individual reports income because there is no reporting of the event to the IRS.
IV)Both parties report income because there is no exclusion for barter transactions..
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Statements II and IV are correct.
C)Only statement II is correct.
D)Statements I and IV are correct.
E)Only statement IV is correct.

Question 51

Rodrigo has $5,000 of state income taxes withheld from his salary during 2015.On his 2015 income tax return,Rodrigo properly deducts the $5,000 as state taxes paid.Upon filing his 2015 state tax return on April 15,2016,he determines that his actual State income tax for 2015 is only $4,100.He receives a $900 refund on May 25,2016 from the amounts withheld by the state.What concept(s),construct(s),or doctrine(s)dictate that the $900 is included in Rodrigo's 2016 income?
I)Annual Accounting Period Concept.
II)Tax Benefit Rule.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Question 52

Joanne,a single individual,has $2,000 in state taxes withheld from her salary in 2016.Her total itemized deductions are $6,350.She claims the $2,000 as an itemized deduction on her 2016 tax return.In 2017 she receives a state income tax refund of $700.Under the tax benefit rule she has to report income in 2017 of

A)$2,000
B)$ 700.
C)$ 50.
D)$ -0-.
E)$ -0-, but Joanne must file an amended 2016 tax and reduce her itemized deductions by $700.

Question 53

Fay "hires" her four-year-old son to be the office manager of her real estate firm.She deducts his $20,000 annual salary as a business expense.The IRS disallows the deduction upon examination of Fay's tax return.Which of the following supports the IRS position?

A)All-Inclusive Income Concept.
B)Annual Accounting Period Concept.
C)Entity Concept.
D)Realization Concept.
E)Business Purpose Concept

Question 54

Marianne's uncle Mike gives her $20,000 of 8% bonds on July 1st of the current year.The bonds pay interest on June 30 and December 31.
I)Marianne has $20,000 of income from the receipt of the bonds.
II)Marianne has $1,600 of interest income from the bonds in the year of the gift.
III)Marianne has $800 of interest income from the bonds in the year of the gift.
IV)Mike has $800 of interest income from the bonds in the year of the gift.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Statements I and III are correct.
D)Statements I and II are correct.
E)Statements III and IV are correct.

Question 55

After buying a new sofa at the furniture store,Hilda finds a $1,000 bill in the parking lot near her car.What are the tax effects of this find?
I)Hilda must recognize $1,000 of income for this tax year.
II)The all-inclusive-income concept applies in this situation.
III)Hilda will not recognize the $1,000 because the IRS will never know about the windfall.
IV)Hilda will not recognize the $1,000 because there is not a specific tax law provision requiring it.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Only statement IV is correct.
D)Statements I and II are correct.
E)Statements II and III are correct.

Question 56

Which of the following constructs have developed from the Annual Accounting Period Concept?
I)Entity Concept.
II)Capital Recovery.
III)Related Party.
IV)Tax Benefit Rule.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Statements II and III are correct.
C)Statements III and IV are correct.
D)Only statement IV is correct.
E)Statements II, III, and IV are correct.

Question 57

Riley owns some land,which has an oil deposit underneath it.His annual royalties are usually around $100,000.Because Riley is in the highest marginal tax rate bracket,he would like to have some (or all)of the royalty income taxed to his son,Mark,thus lowering the overall tax on the royalty income.To do this
I)Riley can gift part of the land to Mark.
II)Riley can gift all of the land to Mark.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Question 58

A crucial question concerning income is when to recognize it (in which accounting period income should income be taxed?).Which of the following help resolve the problems of timing?
I)Realization Concept.
II)Accounting Method.
III)Constructive Receipt.
IV)Substance-Over-Form Doctrine.
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A)Statements I and II are correct.
B)Only statement I is correct.
C)Only statement II is correct.
D)Statements I, II, and III are correct.
E)Statements I, II, III, and IV are correct.

Question 59

Will is a partner in Oil Exploration Limited Partnership.For the current year,the partnership reports net income of $130,000.Will's share of the income is $1,300.Will reports that amount in his gross income.The partnership pays no income tax on its earnings.What concept,construct,or doctrine applies here?

A)Annual Accounting Period Concept.
B)Arms-length Transaction Concept.
C)Assignment of Income Doctrine.
D)Entity Concept.
E)Substance Over Form Doctrine.

Question 60

Wintrop has $4,000 of state income taxes withheld from his salary during 2015.On his 2015 income tax return,Wintrop properly deducts the $4,000 as state taxes paid.Upon filing his 2015 state tax return on April 15,2016,he determines that his actual State income tax for 2015 is only $3,300.He receives a $700 refund on May 25,2016 from the amounts withheld by the state.What concept(s),construct(s),or doctrine(s)dictate that the $700 is included in Wintrop's 2016 income?
I)Claim of Right Doctrine.
II)Constructive Receipt Doctrine.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Question 61

Sidney,a cash basis contractor,builds an apartment building for Jerry.The building is completed,and the bill is given to Jerry.Jerry pays $200,000 (1/4 of the bill)in 2016.Subsequently,Jerry files suit for damages based on alleged faulty construction.Sidney is required to recognize $200,000 of income in 2016 based upon
I)Constructive Receipt Doctrine.
II)Claim-of-Right Doctrine.
III)Realization Concept.
IV)Tax Benefit Rule.
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A)Statements I and IV are correct.
B)Statements II and III are correct.
C)Only statement III is correct.
D)Statements I, II, and III are correct.
E)Statements I, II, III, and IV.

Question 62

Tim purchased State of Idaho general-purpose bonds at a cost of $3,400 in 2014.He receives $170 interest on the bonds in 2014,2015,and 2016.In 2016,he sells the bonds for $3,800.Tim excludes the bond interest,but must include a $400 capital gain in his 2016 gross income.Which of the following Concepts,Constructs,and/or Doctrines help in forming the basis for this treatment?
I)Constructive Receipt Doctrine.
II)All-inclusive Income Concept.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Question 63

Television station Channel 2 receives $200,000 from Harry's Auto Parts,Inc.,to air Harry's commercials during a local automotive repair talk show in December 2016.December's ratings drop sharply when the show's star quits to work as a mechanic with a NASCAR team.Shortly thereafter,Harry contacts Channel 2 indicating that he wants to discontinue his sponsorship and requests return of $125,000 of the payment.The station continues to air the commercials and keeps the $200,000.Harry initiates a legal suit to recover the $125,000.Which of the following dictate that the $200,000 be included in Channel 2's 2016 gross income?
I)Capital Recovery Concept.
II)Claim of Right Doctrine.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Question 64

Nancy owns a truck she uses personally.It cost her $18,000 two years ago.Doug offers Nancy $19,000 for the truck.What would be the tax effects if the transaction is completed this year?
I)Nancy will realize a capital gain of $1,000 due to the capital recovery concept.
II)Nancy must recognize income of $19,000 due to the all-inclusive-income concept.
III)Nancy must recognize a capital gain of $1,000 on her current-year tax return because there is no legislative provision to exclude this gain.
IV)Nancy will recognize no gain on her tax return due to lack of business purpose with the automobile.
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A)Statements I and IV are correct.
B)Statements I, II, and III are correct.
C)Statements I and III are correct.
D)Statements II and IV are correct.
E)Only statement IV is correct.

Question 65

In which of the following situations does the taxpayer have a claim of right to the payment received?
I)Ellen is on the Carlyle city council.She accepts $5,000 from a contractor who is seeking rezoning of his land before the commission on the condition that Ellen supports the rezoning.The payment is illegal under state law and Ellen will have to repay the $5,000 if the arrangement with the contractor is discovered.
II)Alan's automobile is damaged in an automobile accident.Because he uses the automobile in his job,his employer gives him $4,000 to have the car repaired.The employer will withhold $100 per paycheck until the $4,000 is repaid.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Question 66

Ted sells 200 shares of common stock for $2,000.The stock cost Ted $500 several years ago.Ted's realized gain from the sale is only $1,500.Which of the following provides support for this treatment?

A)Annual Accounting Period Concept.
B)Capital Recovery Concept.
C)Wherewithal-To-Pay Concept.
D)Claim of Right Doctrine.
E)Constructive Receipt Doctrine.

Question 67

Joline is a cash basis taxpayer.A renter pays Joline the January 2016 rent in December 2015.What are the tax effects of this transaction?
I)Joline will recognize rent income for tax purposes in 2016.
II)The wherewithal-to-pay concept is the basis for Joline's recognition of the income in 2016.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Question 68

John purchased State of Oklahoma general-purpose bonds at a cost of $3,400 in 2014.He receives $210 interest on the bonds in 2014,2015,and 2016.In 2016,he sells the bonds for $3,800.How much income does John recognize in each of the following years?

Question 69

Wanda bought 5 acres of land near Antler Mountain 13 years ago for $5,000.Recently,the U.S.Forest Service announced that a new ski area would be built on Antler Mountain next year.Wanda receives a telephone call from a representative of Omni Ski Corporation offering her $100,000 for the property.She rejected the offer saying she plans to hold onto the property for her grandchildren.What are the tax effects of these events?
I)Wanda will not report income because of the increased value of the property on her tax return for this year.
II)Realization occurs when the offer is given to Wanda.
III)Ability to pay occurred when the offer was extended to Wanda.
IV)Recognition only occurs when a sale is completed because of the realization concept.
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A)Statements I and II are correct.
B)Statements II and III are correct.
C)Only statement IV is correct.
D)Statements I and IV are correct.
E)Statements I, III, and IV are correct.

Question 70

Roseanne sells her personal automobile for $1,000.The car cost her $12,000 nine years ago.What are the tax effects of the current sale?
I)Roseanne recognizes a deductible loss of $11,000 on her current-year tax return due to the capital recovery concept.
II)Roseanne recognizes no loss on her tax return due to lack of business purpose with the automobile.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Question 71

In 2007,Gaylord purchased 100 shares of stock of Chisel Corporation for $200 per share.In 2016,Gaylord sells all of the shares for $19,000.What are the effects of these events?
I)The capital recovery concept prevents the recognition of any income.
II)Gaylord reports $1,000 of ordinary income for tax year 2016.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Question 72

Carlota sells her personal automobile for $1,000.The car cost her $10,000 nine years ago.What are the tax effects of the current sale?
I)Carlota realizes a transaction loss of $9,000 due to the capital recovery concept.
II)Carlota realizes income of $1,000 due to the all-inclusive-income concept.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Question 73

Capital assets include which of the following?
I)Depreciable equipment used in Robbie's business.
II)A new car held for resale by Andrews Auto Sales.
III)Accounts receivable held by Jessica because of sales on credit while operating her store.
IV)A set of golf clubs,belonging to a surgeon.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement IV is correct.
C)Statements III and IV is correct.
D)Statements I, III, and IV are correct.
E)Statements I, II, III, and IV are correct.

Question 74

Duncan purchased State of Wisconsin general-purpose bonds at a cost of $3,400 in 2014.He receives $170 interest on the bonds in 2014,2015,and 2016.In 2016,he sells the bonds for $3,800.Duncan excludes the bond interest,but must include a $400 capital gain in his 2016 gross income.Which of the following Concepts,Constructs,and/or Doctrines help in forming the basis for this treatment?
I)Capital Recovery Concept.
II)Legislative Grace Concept.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Question 75

Hank bought a small ranch for $300,000 in 2010.In 2016,oil is discovered on neighboring property.The county assessor re-valued Hank's property at $1,550,000.Hank does not recognize any income due to the

A)All-inclusive Income Concept.
B)Capital Recovery Concept.
C)Realization Concept.
D)Claim of Right Doctrine.
E)Ability-to-Pay Concept.

Question 76

Television station Channel 2 receives $200,000 from Harry's Auto Parts,Inc.,to air Harry's commercials during a local automotive repair talk show in December 2016.December's ratings drop sharply when the show's star quits to work as a mechanic with a NASCAR team.Shortly thereafter,Harry contacts Channel 2 indicating that he wants to discontinue his sponsorship and requests return of $125,000 of the payment.The station continues to air the commercials and keeps the $200,000.Harry initiates a legal suit to recover the $125,000.Why is the $200,000 included in Channel 2's 2016 gross income?
I)All-inclusive Income Concept.
II)Capital Recovery Concept.
III)Wherewithal-To-Pay Concept.
IV)Claim of Right Doctrine.
V)Constructive Receipt Doctrine.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement IV is correct.
C)Statements I, III, and IV are correct.
D)Statements I, III, and V are correct.
E)Statements II, III, and IV are correct.

Question 77

Dreamland Corporation purchased 10,000 shares of Sleepytime,Inc.common stock for $200,000 on February 19,2015.On December 31,2015,the value of the Sleepytime stock declines to $180,000.Dreamland sells the Sleepytime stock for $170,000 on January 10,2016.Dreamland does not recognize a loss on the stock in 2015,but does recognize a loss of $30,000 in 2016.Which of the following Concepts,Constructs,and/or Doctrines form the basis for this treatment?
I)Realization Concept.
II)Related Party Provisions.
III)Capital Recovery Concept.
IV)Tax Benefit Rule.
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A)Statements I and II are correct.
B)Statements I and III are correct.
C)Statements II and IV are correct.
D)Statements I, II and III are correct.
E)Statements I, III and IV are correct.

Question 78

Helen receives stock worth $1,000 from her grandfather as a graduation gift in May 2016 (her grandfather paid $100 for the stock many years ago).In December 2016,she receives a $100 cash dividend on the stock.Helen is not taxed on the value of the stock received in 2016,but she must include the $100 cash dividend in her 2016 gross income.Which of the following form the basis for this treatment?
I)Capital Recovery Concept.
II)Legislative Grace Concept.
III)All-inclusive Income Concept.
IV)Constructive Receipt Doctrine.
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A)Statements II and III are correct.
B)Statements I and IV are correct.
C)Statements II, III, and IV are correct.
D)Statements II and IV are correct.
E)Only statement I is correct.

Question 79

The Claim-of-Right Doctrine
I)explains why Carla does not report $10,000 of income on her tax return when she borrows $10,000 from the First Savings Bank.
II)differs from the constructive receipt doctrine in that constructive receipt applies where an amount has been received,and the tax question is whether the amount is taxable in the current year.
III)explains why Samuel reports $45 of interest credited to his savings account on December 31,2016,on his 2015 tax return,even though he does not actually receive the cash in 2016.
IV)applies when a taxpayer has no definitive obligation to repay the amount received.
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A)Statements I and IV are correct.
B)Statements II and III are correct.
C)Statements II and IV are correct.
D)Statements I and III are correct.
E)Statements II, III, and IV are correct.

Question 80

In June,Catherine receives stock worth $12,000 as a graduation present from her Grandfather.The following November she receives an $800 cash dividend on the stock.Catherine must include the $800 dividend in her gross income,but excludes the $12,000 value of the stock received.The income tax concept(s)that require this treatment include:
I)Ability-to-Pay Concept.
II)All-inclusive Income Concept.
III)Constructive Receipt Doctrine.
IV)Legislative Grace Concept.
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A)Only statement III is correct.
B)Statements III and IV are correct.
C)Statements I and III are correct.
D)Statements II and IV are correct.
E)Only statement I is correct.