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On transfers by death,the Federal government relies on an estate tax,while states impose an estate tax,an inheritance tax,both taxes,or neither tax.

A) True
B) False

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In preparing a tax return,all questions on the return must be answered.

A) True
B) False

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On occasion,Congress has to enact legislation that clarifies the tax law in order to change a result reached by the U.S.Supreme Court.

A) True
B) False

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Timothy recently converted a warehouse into apartment lofts,which he is renting to single professionals.In making the conversion,he emphasized improvements that were portable in nature.Thus,the sprinkler system,heating and cooling units,and room dividers are all removable from the building.In terms of ad valorem property taxes,what was Timothy trying to accomplish?

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Can a taxpayer start the 3-year statute of limitations on additional assessments by the IRS by filing his income tax return early (i.e.,before the due date)? Can the period be shortened by filing late (i.e.,after the due date)?

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For the negligence penalty to apply,the underpayment must be caused by intentional disregard of rules and regulations without intent to defraud.

A) True
B) False

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The tax law allows,under certain conditions,deferral of gain recognition for involuntary conversions. a. What is the justification for this relief measure? b. What happens if the proceeds are not entirely reinvested?

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A.By recognizing that the taxpayer’s rel...

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In connection with facilitating the function of the IRS in the administration of the tax laws,comment on the utility of the following: a. An increase in the amount of the standard deduction. b. Dollar and percentage limitations on the deduction of personal casualty losses. c. Availability of interest and penalties for taxpayer noncompliance.

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a. An increase in the amount of the stan...

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Briana lives in one state and works in the adjoining state.Both states tax the income she earns from her job.Does Briana have any relief from this apparent double taxation of the same income?

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Most states allow their residents some f...

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A parent employs his twin daughters,age 18,in his sole proprietorship.The daughters are not subject to FICA coverage.

A) True
B) False

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In preparing an income tax return,the use of a client's estimates is not permitted.

A) True
B) False

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In terms of probability,which of the following taxpayers would be least likely to be audited by the IRS?


A) Taxpayer owns and operates a check-cashing service.
B) Taxpayer is an employed electrician.
C) Taxpayer just received a $3 million personal injury award as a result of a lawsuit.
D) Taxpayer just won a $1 million slot machine jackpot at a Las Vegas casino.
E) Taxpayer has been audited several times before.

F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

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Which,if any,of the following is a typical characteristic of an ad valorem tax on personalty?


A) Taxpayer compliance is greater for personal use property than for business use property.
B) The tax on automobiles sometimes considers the age of the vehicle.
C) Most states impose a tax on intangibles.
D) The tax on intangibles generates considerable revenue since it is difficult for taxpayers to avoid.
E) None of the above.

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

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the audit process?


A) Most taxpayer audits involve "special" agents.
B) Self-employed taxpayers are less likely to be selected for audit than employed taxpayers.
C) Less important issues are handled by means of a correspondence audit.
D) If a taxpayer disagrees with the IRS auditor's finding, the only resort is to the courts.
E) None of the above.

F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

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As a matter of administrative convenience,the IRS would prefer to have Congress increase (rather than decrease)the amount of the standard deduction allowed to individual taxpayers.

A) True
B) False

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