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Which of the following statements about Section 1244 stock is true?


A) Some portion of a loss recognized on sale of Section 1244 stock is an ordinary deduction.
B) Gain recognized on sale of Section 1244 stock is taxed at a 28% maximum rate.
C) Individuals may purchase Section 1244 stock directly from the issuing corporation or from another shareholder.
D) Corporations may issue an unlimited amount of Section 1244 stock.

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Mr. Carp, a single taxpayer, recognized a $44,000 long-term capital gain, a $12,000 short-term capital gain, and a $10,000 long-term capital loss. Compute Mr. Carp's 2020 income and Medicare contribution tax if his taxable income before consideration of his capital transactions is $465,000, none of which is investment income

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Net long-term capital gain is $34,000 ($...

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Mr. and Mrs. Philips recognized the following capital gains and losses this year.  Short-term capital gain $10,000 Short-term capital loss $(4,000)  Long-term capital gain $45,000 Long-term capital loss $(60,000) \begin{array}{lll}\text { Short-term capital gain } & \$ & 10,000 \\\text { Short-term capital loss } & \$ & (4,000 ) \\\text { Long-term capital gain } & \$ & 45,000 \\\text { Long-term capital loss }& \$ & (60,000) \end{array} Their AGI before consideration of these gains and losses was $140,000. Compute their AGI.


A) $140,000
B) $131,000
C) $137,000
D) $143,000

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Which of the following statements about an investment in undeveloped land is false?


A) An investor can elect to capitalize interest expense on a mortgage incurred to purchase the undeveloped land.
B) An investor can elect to capitalize property taxes on undeveloped land.
C) An investment in undeveloped land is considered a liquid asset.
D) Gain recognized on the sale of undeveloped land held as an investment is capital gain.

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All gratuitous transfers of property are subject to gift tax.

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Ms. Martin received $80,000 from a $100,000 life insurance policy as an accelerated death benefit. None of the $80,000 is taxable to her.

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Mrs. Heyer inherited real estate from her mother. The mother's basis in the real estate was $382,000, and the fair market value at the date of the mother's death was $900,000. The mother's taxable estate was only $2.4 million, so the estate did not owe any federal estate tax. This year, Mrs. Heyer sold the real estate for $875,000. Compute her gain or loss recognized on sale.


A) $0
B) $25,000 loss
C) $493,000 gain
D) $875,000 gain

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Mr. Gray recognized a $60,000 loss on sale of his entire interest in a passive activity. He had a $52,000 ordinary passive activity loss carryforward from prior years. Mr. Gray can deduct the $52,000 ordinary passive activity loss in the year of sale.

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Qualified dividend income earned by individual taxpayers is taxed at a maximum income tax rate of 20%.

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Ms. Watts owns stock in two S corporations, MKP Corporation and Reynolds Inc. This year, Ms. Watts had the following income and loss items. Salary $113,700 Business income from MKP $42,000 Business loss from Reynolds $(28,000) \begin{array}{llr} \text {Salary } &\$ 113,700\\ \text { Business income from MKP } & \$42,000 \\ \text { Business loss from Reynolds } &\$(28,000) \end{array} If Ms. Watts materially participates in the business of both corporations, compute her AGI.


A) $85,700
B) $113,700
C) $127,700
D) $155,700

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Mr. Lainson died this year on a date when the total FMV of his property was $12 million and his debts totaled $450,000. His executor paid $15,000 of funeral expenses and $50,000 of accounting and legal fees to settle the estate. Mr. Lainson bequeathed $1 million to Villanova University, $200,000 to the Lutheran church, and $3.5 million to his surviving spouse. He left the remainder of the estate to his children. Compute Mr. Lainson's taxable estate.


A) $10.285 million
B) $10.735 million
C) $7.985 million
D) $6.785 million

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Twenty years ago, Mrs. Cole purchased an insurance policy on her own life. Mrs. Cole died this year, and the policy paid the $300,000 death benefit to her son Jeffrey. During her life, Mrs. Cole paid total premiums of $71,200 on the policy. Which of the following statements is true?


A) Jeffrey must recognize the $300,000 payment as ordinary income.
B) Jeffrey must recognize $228,800 of the $300,000 payment as capital gain.
C) Jeffrey can exclude the $300,000 payment from gross income.
D) Jeffrey must recognize $228,800 of the $300,000 payment as ordinary income.

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Mr. Lee made the following transfers this year. Which of the transfers are treated as gifts for federal tax purposes?


A) Political contribution to the Democratic party
B) Charitable contribution to the United Way
C) Payment to a hospital for the medical expenses of his 39-year old son
D) None of the above are treated as gifts.

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At the beginning of the year, Calvin paid $5,000 for 60 shares of Eddington stock. In June, he received a $300 cash distribution with respect to the stock. His Form 1099-DIV reported that $170 was an ordinary dividend and $130 was a nontaxable return of capital. Compute Calvin's tax basis in his 60 shares at year-end.


A) $4,870
B) $4,700
C) $4,830
D) $5,000

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Up to $100,000 of loss recognized on the sale of Section 1244 stock by a married individual filing a joint return is characterized as ordinary loss.

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Three years ago, James loaned $60,000 to his friend. The debt is now uncollectible. If the loan created a bona fide debt, James recognizes a capital loss.

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Electing to reinvest dividends in additional shares of stock does not defer income recognition.

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At the beginning of the year, Ms. Faro paid $15,000 for 750 shares of Gravois stock. She instructed her broker to reinvest any dividends in additional Gravois shares. Her Form 1099-DIV reported that she earned $820 dividend income which purchased 39 additional shares. Which of the following statements is true?


A) Ms. Faro recognizes no dividend income and has a $15,000 basis in her 789 shares.
B) Ms. Faro recognizes no dividend income and has a $15,820 basis in her 789 shares.
C) Ms. Faro recognizes $820 dividend income and has a $15,820 basis in her 789 shares.
D) None of these statements are true.

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The tax rate on capital gains is determined solely by reference to the capital asset's holding period.

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Lindsey owns and actively manages an apartment complex. This year, the complex generated a $40,300 net loss. If Lindsey's AGI before considering this loss is $118,200 and she owns no other passive activities, how much of the loss is deductible this year?


A) $0
B) $9,100
C) $25,000
D) None of these choices are correct

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