Question 1

If no one qualifies as the dependent of an unmarried taxpayer, the unmarried taxpayer may still be able to qualify for the head of household filing status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

For AGI deductions are commonly referred to as deductions "below the line."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Greg is single. During 2014, he received $60,000 of salary from his employer. That was his only source of income. He reported $3,000 of for AGI deductions, $7,000 of itemized deductions. The 2014 standard deduction amount of a single taxpayer is $6,200 and the 2014 exemption amount is $3,950. What is Greg's taxable income?

Accepted Answer

$46,050, c...

Question 4

In year 1, the Bennetts' 25-year-old daughter, Jane, is a full-time student at an out-of-state university but she plans to return home after the school year ends. In previous years, Jane has never worked and her parents have always been able to claim her as a dependent. In year 1, a kind neighbor offers to pay for all of Jane's educational and living expenses. Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding whether Jane's parents would be allowed to claim an exemption for Jane in year 1 assuming the neighbor pays for all of Jane's support?

Accepted Answer

A)   No, Jane must include her neighbor's gift as income and thus fails the gross income test for a qualifying relative.
B)   Yes, because she is a full-time student and does not provide more than half of her own support, Jane is considered her parent's qualifying child.
C)   No, Jane is too old to be considered a qualifying child and fails the support test of a qualifying relative.
D)   Yes, because she is a student, her absence is considered as "temporary." Consequently she meets the residence test and is a considered a qualifying child of the Bennetts.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Taxpayers need not include an income item in gross income unless there is a specific tax provision requiring the taxpayer to include the income item in gross income.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a from AGI deduction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Standard deduction
B)   Itemized deduction
C)   Personal exemption
D)   None of these. All of these are from AGI deductionsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 4: Individual Income Tax Overview, Exemptions, and Filing Status

Which of the following is NOT a from AGI deduction?

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If no one qualifies as the dependent of an unmarried taxpayer, the unmarried taxpayer may still be able to qualify for the head of household filing status.

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For AGI deductions are commonly referred to as deductions "below the line."

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Taxpayers need not include an income item in gross income unless there is a specific tax provision requiring the taxpayer to include the income item in gross income.

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Exam 4: Individual Income Tax Overview, Exemptions, and Filing Status

Which of the following is NOT a from AGI deduction?

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If no one qualifies as the dependent of an unmarried taxpayer, the unmarried taxpayer may still be able to qualify for the head of household filing status.

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For AGI deductions are commonly referred to as deductions "below the line."

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Taxpayers need not include an income item in gross income unless there is a specific tax provision requiring the taxpayer to include the income item in gross income.

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Correct Answerverified$46,050, c...View AnswerShow Answer

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$46,050, c...
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