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An ad valorem property tax is based on the asset's current ____________________.

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Troy,an S corporation,is subject to tax only in State A.On Schedule K of its Federal Form 1120S,Troy reported ordinary income of $2,000,000 from its business,municipal bond interest of $150,000,taxable interest of $150,000,and charitable contributions of $300,000.A does not recognize S status,but it does follow the Federal provisions with respect to the determination of taxable income for a corporation.Determine Troy's A taxable income.

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Since A does not recognize S c...

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Simpkin Corporation owns manufacturing facilities in States A,B,and C.A uses a three-factor apportionment formula under which the sales,property and payroll factors are equally weighted.B uses a three-factor apportionment formula under which sales are double-weighted.C employs a single-factor apportionment factor,based solely on sales. Simpkin's operations generated $1,000,000 of apportionable income,and its sales and payroll activity and average property owned in each of the three states is as follows. Simpkin Corporation owns manufacturing facilities in States A,B,and C.A uses a three-factor apportionment formula under which the sales,property and payroll factors are equally weighted.B uses a three-factor apportionment formula under which sales are double-weighted.C employs a single-factor apportionment factor,based solely on sales. Simpkin's operations generated $1,000,000 of apportionable income,and its sales and payroll activity and average property owned in each of the three states is as follows.   Simpkin's apportionable income assigned to B is: A) $1,000,000. B) $533,333. C) $475,000. D) $0. Simpkin's apportionable income assigned to B is:


A) $1,000,000.
B) $533,333.
C) $475,000.
D) $0.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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The typical state sales/use tax falls on sales of both real and personal property.

A) True
B) False

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Under P.L.86-272,which of the following transactions by itself would create nexus with a state?


A) Inspection by a sales employee of the customer's inventory for specific product lines.
B) Using an independent contractor who acts as a manufacturer's representative for the taxpayer through a sales office in the state.
C) Executing a sales campaign,using an advertising agency acting as an independent contractor for the taxpayer.
D) Maintenance of inventory in the state by an independent contractor under a consignment plan.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Guilford Corporation is subject to franchise tax in State Z.The tax is imposed at a rate of 2.5% of the taxpayer's net worth that is apportioned to the state by use of a two factor (sales and property equally weighted) formula.The property factor includes real and tangible personal property,valued at net book value at the end of the taxable year. Sixty percent of Guilford's sales are attributable to Z,and $200,000 of the net book value of Guilford's tangible personal property is located in Z. Determine the Z franchise tax payable by Guilford this year,given the following end-of-the year balance sheet. Guilford Corporation is subject to franchise tax in State Z.The tax is imposed at a rate of 2.5% of the taxpayer's net worth that is apportioned to the state by use of a two factor (sales and property equally weighted) formula.The property factor includes real and tangible personal property,valued at net book value at the end of the taxable year. Sixty percent of Guilford's sales are attributable to Z,and $200,000 of the net book value of Guilford's tangible personal property is located in Z. Determine the Z franchise tax payable by Guilford this year,given the following end-of-the year balance sheet.     A) $0,due to the negative retained earnings. B) $6,050. C) $8,250. D) $13,750. Guilford Corporation is subject to franchise tax in State Z.The tax is imposed at a rate of 2.5% of the taxpayer's net worth that is apportioned to the state by use of a two factor (sales and property equally weighted) formula.The property factor includes real and tangible personal property,valued at net book value at the end of the taxable year. Sixty percent of Guilford's sales are attributable to Z,and $200,000 of the net book value of Guilford's tangible personal property is located in Z. Determine the Z franchise tax payable by Guilford this year,given the following end-of-the year balance sheet.     A) $0,due to the negative retained earnings. B) $6,050. C) $8,250. D) $13,750.


A) $0,due to the negative retained earnings.
B) $6,050.
C) $8,250.
D) $13,750.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Boot Corporation is subject to income tax in States A and B. Boot's operations generated $200,000 of apportionable income,and its sales and payroll activity and average property owned in each of the states is as follows. Boot Corporation is subject to income tax in States A and B. Boot's operations generated $200,000 of apportionable income,and its sales and payroll activity and average property owned in each of the states is as follows.   How much more (less) of Boot's income is subject to A income tax if,instead of using an equally-weighted three-factor apportionment formula,A uses a formula with a double-weighted sales factor? A) ($50,000) . B) $50,000. C) $16,100. D) ($16,100) . How much more (less) of Boot's income is subject to A income tax if,instead of using an equally-weighted three-factor apportionment formula,A uses a formula with a double-weighted sales factor?


A) ($50,000) .
B) $50,000.
C) $16,100.
D) ($16,100) .

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Typically exempt from the sales/use tax base is the purchase of prescription medicines by an individual.

A) True
B) False

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In determining taxable income for state income tax purposes,the Federal NOL deduction typically constitutes a(n)____________________ modification.

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Bobby and Sally work for the same employer,Wooster Manufacturing.Bobby manages the company's speculative investment portfolio,and Sally is a foreman in the factory.How are the salaries paid to Bobby and Sally treated in computing Wooster's payroll factor? Apply the general UDITPA rules.

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Mandy Corporation realized $1,000,000 taxable income from the sales of its products in States X and Z.Mandy's activities establish nexus for income tax purposes only in Z.Mandy's sales,payroll,and property among the states include the following. Mandy Corporation realized $1,000,000 taxable income from the sales of its products in States X and Z.Mandy's activities establish nexus for income tax purposes only in Z.Mandy's sales,payroll,and property among the states include the following.   X utilizes a sales-only factor in its three-factor apportionment formula.How much of Mandy's taxable income is apportioned to X? A) $0. B) $333,333. C) $543,333. D) $1,000,000. X utilizes a sales-only factor in its three-factor apportionment formula.How much of Mandy's taxable income is apportioned to X?


A) $0.
B) $333,333.
C) $543,333.
D) $1,000,000.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Pail Corporation is a merchandiser.It purchases overstock garments from various suppliers and sells the goods in its State L retail store.Determine the total sales that are subject to the L consumer sales tax. Pail Corporation is a merchandiser.It purchases overstock garments from various suppliers and sells the goods in its State L retail store.Determine the total sales that are subject to the L consumer sales tax.

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Pail must collect L sales tax on $700,00...

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Usually a business chooses a location where it will build a new plant based chiefly on tax considerations.

A) True
B) False

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When a _________________________ is in effect,out-of-state sales that are not subject to tax in the destination state are pulled back into the sales factor numerator of the origination state.

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The benefits of a passive investment company typically include:


A) Reduced state income taxes.
B) Isolation of the entity's portfolio income from taxation in other nonunitary states.
C) Exclusion of the subsidiary's portfolio income from the parent corporation's apportionment formula denominator in other nonunitary states.
D) All of the above are benefits.

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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Valdez Corporation,a calendar-year taxpayer,owns property in States M and O.Both M and O require that the average value of assets be included in the property factor.M requires that the property be valued at its historical cost,and O requires that the property be included in the property factor at its net depreciated book value. Valdez Corporation,a calendar-year taxpayer,owns property in States M and O.Both M and O require that the average value of assets be included in the property factor.M requires that the property be valued at its historical cost,and O requires that the property be included in the property factor at its net depreciated book value.     Valdez's O property factor is: A) 35.0%. B) 37.2%. C) 39.5%. D) 53.8%. Valdez Corporation,a calendar-year taxpayer,owns property in States M and O.Both M and O require that the average value of assets be included in the property factor.M requires that the property be valued at its historical cost,and O requires that the property be included in the property factor at its net depreciated book value.     Valdez's O property factor is: A) 35.0%. B) 37.2%. C) 39.5%. D) 53.8%. Valdez's O property factor is:


A) 35.0%.
B) 37.2%.
C) 39.5%.
D) 53.8%.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Parent and Junior form a non-unitary group of corporations.Parent is located in a state with an effective tax rate of 3%,while Junior's effective tax rate is 9%.Acting in concert to reduce overall tax liabilities,the group should:


A) Execute an intercompany loan,such that Junior pays deductible interest to Parent.
B) Have Parent charge Junior an annual management fee.
C) Shift Parent's high-cost assembly and distribution operations to Junior.
D) All of the above are effective income-shifting techniques for a non-unitary group.
E) None of the above is an effective income-shifting technique for a non-unitary group.

F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

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All of the U.S.states use an apportionment formula based on the sales,property,and payroll factors.

A) True
B) False

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Judy,a regional sales manager,has her office in State X.Her region includes several states,as indicated in the sales report below.Determine how much of Judy's $200,000 compensation is assigned to the payroll factor of State X. Judy,a regional sales manager,has her office in State X.Her region includes several states,as indicated in the sales report below.Determine how much of Judy's $200,000 compensation is assigned to the payroll factor of State X.   A) $0. B) $66,667. C) $80,000. D) $200,000.


A) $0.
B) $66,667.
C) $80,000.
D) $200,000.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Cruz Corporation owns manufacturing facilities in States A,B,and C. A uses a three-factor apportionment formula under which the sales,property and payroll factors are equally weighted.B uses a three-factor apportionment formula under which sales are double-weighted.C employs a single-factor apportionment factor,based solely on sales. Cruz's operations generated $1,000,000 of apportionable income,and its sales and payroll activity and average property owned in each of the three states is as follows. Cruz Corporation owns manufacturing facilities in States A,B,and C. A uses a three-factor apportionment formula under which the sales,property and payroll factors are equally weighted.B uses a three-factor apportionment formula under which sales are double-weighted.C employs a single-factor apportionment factor,based solely on sales. Cruz's operations generated $1,000,000 of apportionable income,and its sales and payroll activity and average property owned in each of the three states is as follows.   Cruz's apportionable income assigned to C is: A) $1,000,000. B) $273,333. C) $200,000. D) $0. Cruz's apportionable income assigned to C is:


A) $1,000,000.
B) $273,333.
C) $200,000.
D) $0.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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