Question 1

The stock of Eagle,Inc.is owned as follows:
Tom sells land and a building to Eagle,Inc.for $212,000.His adjusted basis for these assets is $225,000.Calculate Tom's realized and recognized loss associated with the sale.

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Tom's realized loss is $13,000.

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Question 2

Which of the following is a deduction for AGI?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contribution to a traditional IRA.
B)  Roof repairs to a personal use home.
C)  Safe deposit box rental fee in which stock certificates are stored.
D)  Property tax on personal residence.
E)  All of the above.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

LD Partnership,a cash basis taxpayer,purchases land and a building for $200,000 with $150,000 of the cost being allocated to the building.The gross receipts of the partnership are less than $100,000.LD must capitalize the $50,000 paid for the land,but can deduct the $150,000 paid for the building in the current tax year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Fines and penalties paid for violations of the law (e.g.,illegal dumping of hazardous waste) are deductible only if they relate to a trade or business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

For a vacation home to be classified in the personal/rental use category,what attributes must be present?

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To be classified in the personal/rental ...

Question 6

Deductions are allowed unless a specific provision in the tax law provides otherwise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Deductions and Losses: in General

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The stock of Eagle,Inc.is owned as follows: Tom sells land and a building to Eagle,Inc.for $212,000.His adjusted basis for these assets is $225,000.Calculate Tom's realized and recognized loss associated with the sale.

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Tom's realized loss is $13,000.

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Deductions are allowed unless a specific provision in the tax law provides otherwise.

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Fines and penalties paid for violations of the law (e.g.,illegal dumping of hazardous waste) are deductible only if they relate to a trade or business.

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Which of the following is a deduction for AGI?

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For a vacation home to be classified in the personal/rental use category,what attributes must be present?

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The stock of Eagle,Inc.is owned as follows: Tom sells land and a building to Eagle,Inc.for $212,000.His adjusted basis for these assets is $225,000.Calculate Tom's realized and recognized loss associated with the sale.

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Deductions are allowed unless a specific provision in the tax law provides otherwise.

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Fines and penalties paid for violations of the law (e.g.,illegal dumping of hazardous waste) are deductible only if they relate to a trade or business.

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Which of the following is a deduction for AGI?

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Tom's realized loss is $13,000.

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