Question 1

An exclusion affects a person's taxes by:

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A)  not including tax-exempt income in gross income.
B)  increasing itemized deductions.
C)  decreasing itemized deductions.
D)  decreasing the number of exemptions a person can claim.
E)  increasing the number of exemptions a person can claim.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

An IRA,Keogh plan,and 401(k) plan are examples of:

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A)  tax-exempt retirement plans.
B)  tax-deferred retirement plans.
C)  capital gains.
D)  self-employment insurance programs.
E)  job-related expenses that are tax deductible.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

To minimize taxes owed,you should do the following if you expect to have a higher tax rate next year:

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A)  Accelerate deductions into the current year
B)  Delay the receipt of income until next year
C)  Delay deductions until next year
D)  Get a loan for the additional taxes
E)  Quit work at the end of the current yearF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Mike Hansen has adjusted gross income of $82,000.During the year,Mike decided he needed a larger home.He purchased a home on a golf course in the same town as his first home.Mike incurred $6,000 in moving expenses.How much of this can he include as an itemized deduction?

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A)  $8,200
B)  $6,150
C)  $6,000
D)  $1,000
E)  $0F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Randal Snyder is 55 years old,and has adjusted gross income of $40,000.He has medical expenses for the year ending 2018 of $7,000.How much of these expenses can he include as an itemized deduction?

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A)  $0
B)  $3,000
C)  $4,000
D)  $6,000
E)  $7,000F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Mary Garcia is a U.S.citizen that worked in Mexico for part of the year and earned $50,000 while she was there.This foreign earned income will not be included in her gross income for the year.This represents a tax:

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A)  deduction.
B)  exclusion.
C)  exemption.
D)  credit.
E)  refund.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

Al Barkley is single and earns $40,000 in taxable income.He uses the following tax rate schedule to calculate the taxes he owes.  What is Al's average tax rate?

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A)  11.85%
B)  18.27%
C)  21.35%
D)  23.87%
E)  25.00%F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

The Affordable Care Act of 2010,or Obamacare,required taxpayers to pay a tax penalty if they were not able to confirm that they had health care coverage.This penalty has been eliminated by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for tax years starting in:

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A)  2017
B)  2018
C)  2019
D)  2020
E)  2021F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

Tim Bridges owns a fishing boat.His state imposes an annual 3.25 percent tax on the current value of this boat.What type of tax is this most likely to be?

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A)  General sales tax
B)  Excise tax
C)  Personal property tax
D)  Income tax
E)  Estate taxF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

Which one of the following is most likely to qualify as an itemized deduction?

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A)  Interest on a credit card or charge account
B)  Charitable contributions
C)  Losses reimbursed by insurance
D)  Life insurance premiums
E)  Traffic violation feeF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 11

Elizabeth Gleason just died.At the time of her death the total value of her assets was $150,000.The federal government collected $7,500 in taxes based on this value.What type of tax is this most likely to be?

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A)  General sales tax
B)  Excise tax
C)  Personal property tax
D)  Income tax
E)  Estate taxF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 12

Estimated quarterly tax payments must be made by people who:

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A)  are employed in a foreign country.
B)  receive regular payroll checks.
C)  work for the government.
D)  do not have taxes withheld from their paychecks.
E)  itemize deductions.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 13

In 2018,the Form 1040 is not appropriate for someone who:

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A)  is single with no children.
B)  makes less than $50,000 with no interest or dividends.
C)  had no taxable income and no tax withheld.
D)  has a complex tax situation.
E)  has a simple tax situation.F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 14

One of the most frequently overlooked tax deductions is:

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A)  student loan interest paid by parents.
B)  real estate taxes.
C)  federal income tax you paid last spring.
D)  tax preparation fees.
E)  state income taxes.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 15

An exclusion is earnings not included in gross income.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The "head of household" filing status is for someone who is:

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A)  recently divorced.
B)  recently widowed.
C)  unmarried and has a dependent child.
D)  married but only one spouse has income.
E)  married and each spouse makes about the same income.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

Union dues,tax preparation fees,and other miscellaneous expenses are:

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A)  partially deductible.
B)  fully deductible.
C)  deductible for self-employed individuals only.
D)  deductible for people in certain income categories.
E)  not deductible in 2018.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Money received in the form of dividends or interest is commonly called:

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A)  earned income.
B)  investment income.
C)  passive income.
D)  tax-deferred income.
E)  tax-exempt income.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Taxable income is used to compute the amount of:

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A)  exemptions.
B)  income tax owed.
C)  deductions.
D)  capital gains.
E)  exclusions.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Which statement is true regarding a tax credit?

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A)  A tax credit is the same as a tax deduction.
B)  A tax credit reduces the amount of taxes owed.
C)  Medical expenses is an example of a tax credit.
D)  A tax credit reduces taxable income.
E)  A charitable contribution is an example of a tax credit.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Exam 4: Planning Your Tax Strategy

Union dues,tax preparation fees,and other miscellaneous expenses are:

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In 2018,the Form 1040 is not appropriate for someone who:

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Tim Bridges owns a fishing boat.His state imposes an annual 3.25 percent tax on the current value of this boat.What type of tax is this most likely to be?

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An exclusion is earnings not included in gross income.

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Estimated quarterly tax payments must be made by people who:

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Money received in the form of dividends or interest is commonly called:

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The "head of household" filing status is for someone who is:

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Elizabeth Gleason just died.At the time of her death the total value of her assets was $150,000.The federal government collected $7,500 in taxes based on this value.What type of tax is this most likely to be?

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Randal Snyder is 55 years old,and has adjusted gross income of $40,000.He has medical expenses for the year ending 2018 of $7,000.How much of these expenses can he include as an itemized deduction?

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Which one of the following is most likely to qualify as an itemized deduction?

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Al Barkley is single and earns $40,000 in taxable income.He uses the following tax rate schedule to calculate the taxes he owes. What is Al's average tax rate?

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The Affordable Care Act of 2010,or Obamacare,required taxpayers to pay a tax penalty if they were not able to confirm that they had health care coverage.This penalty has been eliminated by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for tax years starting in:

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To minimize taxes owed,you should do the following if you expect to have a higher tax rate next year:

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Mary Garcia is a U.S.citizen that worked in Mexico for part of the year and earned $50,000 while she was there.This foreign earned income will not be included in her gross income for the year.This represents a tax:

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Taxable income is used to compute the amount of:

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Mike Hansen has adjusted gross income of $82,000.During the year,Mike decided he needed a larger home.He purchased a home on a golf course in the same town as his first home.Mike incurred $6,000 in moving expenses.How much of this can he include as an itemized deduction?

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An IRA,Keogh plan,and 401(k) plan are examples of:

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One of the most frequently overlooked tax deductions is:

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An exclusion affects a person's taxes by:

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Which statement is true regarding a tax credit?

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