Question 1

Lois,who is single,received $9,000 of Social Security benefits.She also received $25,000 from dividends,interest,and her employer's pension plan.If Lois sells a capital asset that produces a $1,000 recognized loss,Lois's taxable income will decrease by more than $1,000.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Dick and Jane are divorced in 2016.At the time of the divorce,Dick had a lawsuit pending.He had filed suit against a former employer for overtime pay.As part of a divorce agreement,Dick agreed to pay Jane one-half of the proceeds from the lawsuit.In 2017,Dick collected $250,000 from the former employer and paid Jane $125,000.What are the tax consequences for Dick receiving the $250,000 and then paying Jane the $125,000?

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The $250,000 payment is additional gross...

Question 3

In 2007,Terry purchased land for $150,000.In 2017,Terry received $10,000 from a local cable television company in exchange for Terry allowing the company to run an underground cable across Terry's property.Terry is not required to recognize income from receiving the $10,000 because it was a return of his capital invested in the land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The B & W Partnership earned taxable income of $140,000 for the year.Bryan is entitled to 50% of the profits,but Bryan withdrew only $60,000 during the year.Bryan's gross income from the partnership for the year is $60,000.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Gross Income: Concepts and Inclusions

The B & W Partnership earned taxable income of $140,000 for the year.Bryan is entitled to 50% of the profits,but Bryan withdrew only $60,000 during the year.Bryan's gross income from the partnership for the year is $60,000.

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Lois,who is single,received $9,000 of Social Security benefits.She also received $25,000 from dividends,interest,and her employer's pension plan.If Lois sells a capital asset that produces a $1,000 recognized loss,Lois's taxable income will decrease by more than $1,000.

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Exam 4: Gross Income: Concepts and Inclusions

The B & W Partnership earned taxable income of $140,000 for the year.Bryan is entitled to 50% of the profits,but Bryan withdrew only $60,000 during the year.Bryan's gross income from the partnership for the year is $60,000.

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Lois,who is single,received $9,000 of Social Security benefits.She also received $25,000 from dividends,interest,and her employer's pension plan.If Lois sells a capital asset that produces a $1,000 recognized loss,Lois's taxable income will decrease by more than $1,000.

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