Question 1

The pay-as-you-go system requires:

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A)  paying the total amount of taxes owed on May 15.
B)  filing quarterly tax returns.
C)  having federal income tax deducted from your paychecks.
D)  earning tax credits for various deductions.
E)  filing the 1040 EZ form.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Capital gains refer to profits from the sale of stocks,bonds,or real estate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An itemized deduction of $800 with a 33 percent tax rate would reduce a person's taxes by:

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A)  $800.
B)  $33.
C)  $200.
D)  $536.
E)  $264.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 4

A drawback of Flexible Spending Accounts is that any account funds must be used to pay for expenses incurred before year's end or the money is lost.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A taxpayer whose spouse recently died and who has a dependent is most likely to use the ________ filing status.

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A)  single
B)  married filing joint return
C)  married filing separate return
D)  head of household
E)  qualifying widow or widowerF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

Tax avoidance refers to the use of illegal actions to reduce one's taxes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which one of the following people is least likely to have to file a federal income tax return?

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A)  A U.S.citizen who is a resident of Puerto Rico.
B)  A U.S.citizen earning $8,000 where taxes were withheld.
C)  A single person earning less than $5,000.
D)  A single person over age 65 earning $20,000.
E)  A 28-year old single college student earning more than $16,000.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 8

A person who owes total federal income taxes of $3,450 but had total withholdings of $3,125 would:

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A)  receive a refund of $3,125.
B)  make a payment of $3,450.
C)  make a payment of $325.
D)  receive a refund of $3,450.
E)  receive a refund of $325.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Kelly Vernon wants her tax return prepared by a government-approved tax expert.Which of the following tax preparers should Kelly use?

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A)  CPA
B)  Enrolled agent
C)  Nationally-certified tax preparer
D)  Tax attorney
E)  Local tax preparerF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 10

The standard deduction is a set amount on which no taxes are paid. For 2018,single people receive a standard deduction of:

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A)  $24,000
B)  $22,000
C)  $15,000
D)  $12,000
E)  $0F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Although you should generally keep tax records for 3 years from the date you file your return,you may be held responsible for providing back documentation up to:

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A)  3 years
B)  4 years
C)  5 years
D)  6 years
E)  10 yearsF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 12

Explain the difference between a short-term capital gain and a long-term capital gain.

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Question 13

Effective personal tax strategies include:

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A)  take advantage of tax credits for which you qualify.
B)  consider tax-exempt investments,such as municipal bonds.
C)  search out all possible itemized deductions.
D)  maximize contributions to tax-deferred retirement programs.
E)  All of theseF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

The interest paid on which type of loan is not tax deductible?

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A)  Home equity loan interest for home improvements
B)  Credit card interest
C)  Mortgage interest to buy a home
D)  Mortgage interest to build a home
E)  Investment interest up to the amount of investment incomeF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Approximately what percent of tax filers are audited each year?

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A)  1%
B)  3%
C)  5%
D)  10%
E)  15%F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

In recent years,how many states have not had a general sales tax?

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A)  1
B)  4
C)  3
D)  5
E)  2F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Reductions from gross income for such items as individual retirement account contributions and alimony payments will result in:

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A)  adjusted gross income.
B)  taxable income.
C)  earned income.
D)  passive income.
E)  total exclusions.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

An office audit requires that a person visit an IRS office to clarify some aspect of his or her tax return.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Michael closed on his new home December 31,2018 instead of January 1,2019.As a result,Michael:

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A)  accelerated tax deductions in 2018.
B)  accelerated tax deductions in 2019.
C)  increased his adjusted gross income in 2018.
D)  delayed the receipt of income in 2018.
E)  delayed the receipt of income in 2019.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is a major source of revenue for local governments?

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A)  Real estate property tax
B)  Excise tax
C)  Estate tax
D)  Inheritance tax
E)  Social Security taxF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Exam 4: Planning Your Tax Strategy

Capital gains refer to profits from the sale of stocks,bonds,or real estate.

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The standard deduction is a set amount on which no taxes are paid. For 2018,single people receive a standard deduction of:

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Michael closed on his new home December 31,2018 instead of January 1,2019.As a result,Michael:

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Approximately what percent of tax filers are audited each year?

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Explain the difference between a short-term capital gain and a long-term capital gain.

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A person who owes total federal income taxes of $3,450 but had total withholdings of $3,125 would:

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Tax avoidance refers to the use of illegal actions to reduce one's taxes.

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An office audit requires that a person visit an IRS office to clarify some aspect of his or her tax return.

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Kelly Vernon wants her tax return prepared by a government-approved tax expert.Which of the following tax preparers should Kelly use?

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Effective personal tax strategies include:

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In recent years,how many states have not had a general sales tax?

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Which one of the following people is least likely to have to file a federal income tax return?

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Although you should generally keep tax records for 3 years from the date you file your return,you may be held responsible for providing back documentation up to:

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Which of the following is a major source of revenue for local governments?

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An itemized deduction of $800 with a 33 percent tax rate would reduce a person's taxes by:

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A taxpayer whose spouse recently died and who has a dependent is most likely to use the ________ filing status.

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A drawback of Flexible Spending Accounts is that any account funds must be used to pay for expenses incurred before year's end or the money is lost.

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Reductions from gross income for such items as individual retirement account contributions and alimony payments will result in:

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The pay-as-you-go system requires:

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The interest paid on which type of loan is not tax deductible?

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