Question 1

Tommy, an automobile mechanic employed by an auto dealership, is considering opening a fast-food franchise.If Tommy decides not to acquire the fast-food franchise, any investigation expenses are:

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A)  A deduction for AGI.
B)  A deduction from AGI, subject to the 2% floor.
C)  A deduction from AGI, not subject to the 2% floor.
D)  Deductible up to $5,000 in the current year with the balance being amortized over a 180-month period.
E)  Not deductible.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

If a taxpayer operates an illegal business, no deductions are permitted.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Paula is the sole shareholder of Violet, Inc.For 2019, she receives from Violet a salary of $300,000 and dividends of $100,000.Violet's taxable income for 2019 is $500,000.On audit, the IRS treats $100,000 of Paula's salary as unreasonable.Which of the following statements is correct?

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A)  Paula's gross income will increase by $100,000 as a result of the IRS adjustment.
B)  Violet's taxable income will not be affected by the IRS adjustment.
C)  Paula's gross income will decrease by $100,000 as a result of the IRS adjustment.
D)  Violet's taxable income will decrease by $100,000 as a result of the IRS adjustment.
E)  None of these is correct.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

The cost of legal advice associated with the preparation of an individual's Federal income tax return that is paid in
2019 is not deductible because it is a personal expense.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Trade or business expenses of a self-employed taxpayer should be treated as:

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A)  Deductible for AGI on Schedule E.
B)  A deduction from AGI.
C)  Deductible for AGI on Schedule C.
D)  An itemized deduction if not reimbursed.
E)  None of these.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Andrew, who operates a laundry business, incurred the following expenses during the year. ∙ Parking ticket of $250 for one of his delivery vans that parked illegally.
∙ Parking ticket of $75 when he parked illegally while attending a rock concert in Tulsa.
∙ DUI ticket of $500 while returning from the rock concert.
∙ Attorney's fee of $600 associated with the DUI ticket.
What amount can Andrew deduct for these expenses?

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A)  $0.
B)  $250.
C)  $600.
D)  $1,425.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Marsha is single, had gross income of $50,000, and incurred the following expenses:   Charitable contribution $2,000 Taxes and interest on home 7,000 Legal fees incurred in a tax dispute 1,000 Medical expenses 3,000 Penalty on early withdrawal of savings 250\begin{array} { l r } 	ext { Charitable contribution } & \$ 2,000 \	ext { Taxes and interest on home } & 7,000 \	ext { Legal fees incurred in a tax dispute } & 1,000 \	ext { Medical expenses } & 3,000 \	ext { Penalty on early withdrawal of savings } & 250\end{array} Charitable contribution  Taxes and interest on home  Legal fees incurred in a tax dispute  Medical expenses  Penalty on early withdrawal of savings ​$2,0007,0001,0003,000250​  Her AGI is:

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A)  $39,750.
B)  $49,750.
C)  $40,000.
D)  $39,750
E)  None of these. F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Alice incurs qualified moving expenses of $12,000 in 2019.If she is not reimbursed by her employer, the deduction is classified as a deduction for AGI.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Deductions and Losses: in General

Tommy, an automobile mechanic employed by an auto dealership, is considering opening a fast-food franchise.If Tommy decides not to acquire the fast-food franchise, any investigation expenses are:

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Trade or business expenses of a self-employed taxpayer should be treated as:

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Alice incurs qualified moving expenses of $12,000 in 2019.If she is not reimbursed by her employer, the deduction is classified as a deduction for AGI.

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The cost of legal advice associated with the preparation of an individual's Federal income tax return that is paid in 2019 is not deductible because it is a personal expense.

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Paula is the sole shareholder of Violet, Inc.For 2019, she receives from Violet a salary of $300,000 and dividends of $100,000.Violet's taxable income for 2019 is $500,000.On audit, the IRS treats $100,000 of Paula's salary as unreasonable.Which of the following statements is correct?

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If a taxpayer operates an illegal business, no deductions are permitted.

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Exam 6: Deductions and Losses: in General

Tommy, an automobile mechanic employed by an auto dealership, is considering opening a fast-food franchise.If Tommy decides not to acquire the fast-food franchise, any investigation expenses are:

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Trade or business expenses of a self-employed taxpayer should be treated as:

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Alice incurs qualified moving expenses of $12,000 in 2019.If she is not reimbursed by her employer, the deduction is classified as a deduction for AGI.

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The cost of legal advice associated with the preparation of an individual's Federal income tax return that is paid in 2019 is not deductible because it is a personal expense.

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Paula is the sole shareholder of Violet, Inc.For 2019, she receives from Violet a salary of $300,000 and dividends of $100,000.Violet's taxable income for 2019 is $500,000.On audit, the IRS treats $100,000 of Paula's salary as unreasonable.Which of the following statements is correct?

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If a taxpayer operates an illegal business, no deductions are permitted.

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