QUESTION: 13

During 1993 Kay received interest income as follows:

On U.S. Treasury certificates $4,000
On refund of 1991 federal income tax 500

The total amount of interest subject to tax in Kay's 1993 tax return is:

$4,500
$4,000
$500
$0

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Choice "a" is correct. Interest income from U.S. obligations is generally taxable. Interest income on a federal tax refund is taxable, even though the refund itself is not taxed.
Choice "b" is incorrect. Interest income on a federal tax refund is taxable, even though the refund itself is not taxed.

Choice "c" is incorrect. Interest income from U.S. obligations is generally taxable.
Choice "d" is incorrect. Interest income from U.S. obligations is generally taxable. Interest income on a federal tax refund is taxable, even though the refund itself is not taxed.

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QUESTION: 14

Rich is a cash basis self-employed air-conditioning repairman with 1993 gross business receipts of $20,000. Rich's cash disbursements were as follows:

What amount should Rich report as net self-employment income?

$15,100
$14,900
$14,100
$13,900

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Choice "a" is correct. Deductions to arrive at net self-employed income include all necessary and ordinary expenses connected with the business. Estimated federal income tax payments are not an expense. Charitable contributions by an individual are only deductible as an itemized deduction on Schedule A. This assumes the contribution was not made with the "expectation of commensurate financial return."

Choice "b" is incorrect. Charitable contributions are an itemized deduction unless there is an expectation of commensurate financial return.
Choice "c" is incorrect. Federal income taxes paid are not a deductible expense.
Choice "d" is incorrect. Charitable contributions are an itemized deduction unless there is an expectation of commensurate financial return. Federal income taxes paid are not a deductible expense.

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QUESTION: 15

On December 1, 1992, Michaels, a self-employed cash basis taxpayer, borrowed $100,000 to use in her business. The loan was to be repaid on November 30, 1993. Michaels paid the entire interest of $12,000 on December 1, 1992. What amount of interest was deductible on Michaels' 1993 income tax return?

$12,000
$11,000
$1,000
$0

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Choice "b" is correct. Prepaid interest must be prorated over the time for which payment is made. This is true for both cash and accrual basis taxpayers. The loan is for 1 month in 1992 and 11 months in 1993. Therefore, 1/12 of the interest is deductible in 1992 and 11/12, or $11,000 is deductible in 1993.
Choices "a", "c", and "d" are incorrect. Prepaid interest must be prorated over the time for which payment is made. This is true for both cash and accrual basis taxpayers.

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QUESTION: 16

On February 1, 1993, Hall learned that he was bequeathed 500 shares of common stock under his father's will. Hall's father had paid $2,500 for the stock in 1990. Fair market value of the stock on
February 1, 1993, the date of his father's death, was $4,000 and had increased to $5,500 six months later. The executor of the estate elected the alternate valuation date for estate tax purposes. Hall sold the stock for $4,500 on June 1, 1993, the date that the executor distributed the stock to him. How much income should Hall include in his 1993 individual income tax return for the inheritance of the 500 shares of stock, which he received from his father's estate?

$5,500
$4,000
$2,500
$0

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Choice "d" is correct. There is no income tax on the value of inherited property. The gain on the sale is the difference between the sales price of $4,500 and Hall's basis. Hall's basis is the alternate valuation elected by the executor. This is the value 6 months after date of death or date distributed if before 6 months. The property was distributed 4 months after death and the value that day ($4,500) is used for the basis. $4,500 − $4,500 = 0. Choice "a" is incorrect. There is no income tax on the value of inherited property.

Choice "b" is incorrect. This is the basis of the stock if the alternate date had not been used. Heirs are not taxed on inheritances. The income or loss results when inherited property is sold.
Choice "c" is incorrect. There is no income tax on the value of inherited property. The gain on the sale is the difference between the sales price of $4,500 and Hall's basis. Hall's basis is the alternate valuation elected by the executor.

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