Tax Chapter 10
Aaron James has a qualifying home office. The office is 500 square feet and the entire house is 2,500 square feet. Use the following information to determine his allowable home office deduction: Net income from self-employment before home office deduction -$150,000 Expenses from home (100%) Home mortgage interest- 12,000 Property taxes- 4,000 Homeowner's insurance- 2,500 Utilities- 2,200 Depreciation on office portion of home-1,100 A) $5,240 B) $4,140 C) $4,260 D) $21,800
A
Debbie is a limited partner in ADK Partnership. Her partnership Schedule K-1 reports $19,000 ordinary business income, $2,000 long-term capital gain, and $830 dividend income. Which of these items are subject to self-employment tax? A. None of the items are subject to SE tax because Debbie is a limited partner. B. $19,000 ordinary business income C. $19,000 ordinary business income and $2,000 long-term capital gain D. All income reported on a partner's Schedule K-1 are subject to self-employment tax.
A
Grant and Amy have formed a new business to be operated through an S corporation. They each own 50% of the corporation's outstanding common stock. During the first year of operations, the business incurred an operating loss of $100,000. In allocating this loss to the shareholders: A. Grant and Amy must each be allocated $50,000 of the operating loss. B. If the corporate charter permits, the S corporation can make a special allocation of 100% of the operating loss to Grant. C. Because the shareholders have limited liability for the S corporation's debts, they are not permitted any deduction for the operating loss. D. The corporation should also consider ownership of any outstanding preferred stock in making the loss allocation.
A
On January 1, Leon purchased a 10% stock interest in an S corporation for $30,000. He also loaned the S corporation $5,000 in exchange for a written promissory note. The S corporation generated a $330,000 operating loss for the year. Leon deducted his 10% share of the loss, reducing his tax basis in his stock to zero, and his tax basis in the note to $2,000. The following year, the S corporation repaid the note before Leon restored his basis in the note. What are the consequences of the loan repayment to Leon? A. $3,000 capital gain B. $3,000 ordinary income C. $2,000 capital gain D. $2,000 ordinary income
A
Randolph Scott operates a business as a sole proprietorship. This year his net profit was $10,570. For tax purposes this amount should be reported on: A. Schedule C, Statement of Profit or Loss From Business B. The first page of Form 1040 as other income C. A separate tax return prepared for the business operation D. Schedule E, Statement of Rent and Royalty Income
A
William is a member of an LLC. His Schedule K-1 reported a $1,200 share of capital loss and a $3,000 share of Section 1231 gain. William recognized a $4,500 capital gain on the sale of marketable securities and a $15,000 Section 1231 loss on the sale of business equipment. What is the net effect of these gains and losses on William's taxable income? A. $3,300 net capital gain; $12,000 deductible net Section 1231 loss B. $4,500 net capital gain; $12,000 deductible net Section 1231 loss C. $4,500 net capital gain; $15,000 deductible net Section 1231 loss D. $3,300 net capital gain; -0- deductible net Section 1231 loss
A
Check #35. [Probably not on exam]
A ($12,000 + $4,000 + $2,500 + $2,200) * 20% = $4,140. $4,140 + $1,100 deprecation = $5,240)
Gavin's owns a 50% interest in London Partnership. His tax basis in his partnership interest at the beginning of the year was $20,000. His partnership Schedule K-1 showed the following: Ordinary business income: $60,000 Share of partnership debt, beg of year $10,000 Share of partnership debt, end of year $15,000 Calculate Gavin's tax basis in his partnership interest at the end of the year? A. $85,000 B. $95,000 C. $75,000 D. $65,000
A ($20,000 + $60,000 + $5,000 increase in share of debt)
Waters Corporation is an S corporation with two equal shareholders, Mia Jones and David Kerns. This year, Waters recorded the following items of income and expense: Sales revenue $500,000 Interest income $6,000 Long-term capital gain $10,000 COGS ($250,000) Salary and wages ($75,000) Other operating expenses ($55,000) Waters distributed $25,000 to each of its shareholders during the year. If Mia's adjusted tax basis in her partnership interest was $50,000 at the beginning of the year, compute her adjusted tax basis in her partnership interest at the end of the year. A. $93,000 B. $118,000 C. $50,000 D. $85,000
A ($50,000 + $60,000 + $3,000 + $5,000 - $25,000)
Bernard and Leon formed a partnership on January 1 with cash contributions of $600,000 and $200,000, respectively. The partners agree to share profits and losses in the ratio of their initial capital contributions. The partnership immediately borrowed $800,000. What is Bernard's tax basis in his partnership interest? A. $1,200,000 B. $600,000 C. $800,000 D. $1,400,000
A ($600,000 + ($800,000 * 75%))
Kelly received a $60,000 salary during 2010. Her federal income tax withholding rate was 20%, and the Social Security base amount for 2010 was $106,800. What is the total amount that her employer should have withheld in 2010? [Probably not on exam] A. $16,590 B. $15,720 C. $15,979 D. $6,849
A (($60,000 * 20%) + ($60,000 * 7.65%))
Alan is a general partner in ADK Partnership. His partnership Schedule K-1 reports $50,000 ordinary business income, $22,000 guaranteed payment, $5,000 long-term capital gain, and $400 dividend income. Which of these items are subject to self-employment tax? A. $50,000 ordinary income B. $50,000 ordinary business income and $22,000 guaranteed payment C. $50,000 ordinary business income, $22,000 guaranteed payment, and $5,000 long-term capital gain D. All income reported on a general partner's Schedule K-1 are subject to self-employment tax
B
Cramer Corporation and Mr. Chips formed a partnership in which Cramer is the general partner and Mr. Chips is a limited partner. Cramer contributed $500,000 cash, and Mr. Chips contributed a building with a $500,000 FMV and $300,000 tax basis. The partnership immediately borrowed $700,000 of recourse debt. What is Cramer's tax basis in its partnership interest? A. $500,000 B. $1,200,000 C. $850,000 D. $650,000
B
In applying the basis limitation on the deduction of S corporation losses, which of the following statements is true? A. The basis of a shareholder's interest in an S corporation, for purposes of limiting deductibility of losses, is computed in the same manner as a partner's basis in a partnership interest. B. A shareholder is permitted to deduct losses against basis in any debt obligation from the S corporation to the shareholder. C. If a shareholder's tax basis in a debt obligation is reduced, any gain resulting from the repayment of that obligation is considered ordinary income. D. All of the above statements are false.
B
Loretta is the sole shareholder of Country Collectibles, a calendar year S corporation. Although Loretta spends at least 40 hours per week supervising Country Collectible's employees, she has never drawn a salary from the business. Country Collectibles has been in existence for five years and has earned a profit every year. Loretta withdraws $100,000 cash from the S corporation each year. As a result of an audit, the IRS asserts that $75,000 of the cash withdrawal should be considered a salary payment to Loretta. What are the payroll tax consequences of this recharacterization? A. No payroll taxes will be owed as a result of the audit. B. Loretta and Country Collectibles will each be liable for unpaid payroll taxes in the amount of $5,738 as a result of the audit. C. Only Loretta will be liable for unpaid payroll taxes as a result of the audit. D. Only Country Collectibles will be liable for unpaid payroll taxes as a result of the audit.
B
On January 1, 2010, Conrad Nelson contributed $15,000 cash in exchange for 50 shares of stock in Sterling Inc., an S corporation. Sterling employs Conrad as its director of marketing. Conrad's 2010 salary was $70,000 and his pro rata share of Sterling's 2010 ordinary business income was $16,800. During the year, Conrad received a $9,000 cash distribution with respect to his Sterling stock. Compute Conrad's basis in his Sterling stock on January 1, 2011. A. $15,000 B. $22,800 C. $31,800 D. $92,800
B
Which of the following amounts are not subject to self-employment tax? A) General partner's share of partnership income B) Limited partner's share of partnership income C) Sole proprietor's income from business activity D) Guaranteed payment to general partner
B
Which of the following statements regarding a partner's tax basis in a partnership interest is true? A. Partnership tax basis is increased annually by cash distributions from the partnership. B. Partnership tax basis is reduced by the partner's share of nondeductible partnership expenses. C. Partnership tax basis is reduced by the partner's share of nontaxable partnership income. D. Partnership tax basis becomes negative if allocable losses exceed basis.
B
Which of the following statements regarding a sole proprietorship is false? A) A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business operated by one individual. B) Taxable income from a sole proprietorship is reported on Schedule D of the proprietor's individual income tax return. C) Sole proprietors are entitled to deduct 50 percent of self-employment tax paid. D) None of the above statements are false.
B
Which of the following statements regarding limited liability companies is false? A. Every member of an LLC has limited liability for the LLC's debts. B. An LLC with only one member is generally treated as a corporation for income tax purposes. C. An LLC with more than one member is generally treated as a partnership for income tax purposes. D. State laws do not limit the number of members or the type of entity that can be a member in an LLC.
B
Mutt and Jeff are general partners in M&J Partnership and share profits and losses equally. Partnership operations for the current tax year were: Ordinary business income: $100,000 Long-term capital gain $10,000 Total distributions to partners $60,000 Mutt's tax basis in his partnership interest at the beginning of the current year was $12,000. What is his basis at the beginning of next year? A. $25,000 B. $37,000 C. $13,000 D. $27,000
B ($12,000 beginning basis + 50% * ($100,000 + $10,000 - $60,000) = $37,000)
Alex is a partner in a calendar year partnership. His partnership Schedule K-1 for the current tax year showed the following: Ordinary business income $41,000 Short-term capital loss $1,500 Alex has a $7,000 loss carryforward from the partnership last year, which he could not deduct because of the basis limitation. What is his tax basis in his partnership interest at the end of the current tax year? A. $41,000 B. $32,500 C. $39,500 D. $34,000
B (Carryforward loss $(7,000) + $41,000 - $1,500 = $32,500)
Waters Corporation is an S corporation with two equal shareholders, Mia Jones and David Kerns. This year, Waters recorded the following items of income and expense: Sales revenue $500,000 Interest income $6,000 Long-term capital gain $10,000 COGS ($250,000) Salary and Wages ($75,000) Other operating expenses ($55,000) Waters distributed $25,000 to each of its shareholders during the year. Calculate the S corporation's ordinary (non-separately stated) income and indicate which items must be separately stated. A. Ordinary income, $126,000; long-term capital gain is separately stated B. Ordinary income, $120,000; interest income and long-term capital gain are separately stated C. Ordinary income, $136,000; nothing is separately stated D. Ordinary income, $195,000; interest income, long-term capital gain, and salary costs are separately stated
B (Ordinary income = $500,000 - $250,000 - $75,000 - $55,000)
Cactus Company is a calendar year S corporation with the following current year information: Operating loss $(120,000) Liabilities NP, City Bank . 20,000 NO, Jacke Crow . 20,000 On January 1, John James bought 50% of Cactus Company stock for $30,000. How much of the operating loss may John deduct on his Form 1040? A. $60,000 B. $30,000 C. $40,000 D. $50,000
B (S corporation debt is included in tax basis only if loaned directly by the shareholder. So John's basis equals the cash invested.)
Sue's net (take-home) pay was $23,205. Her only payroll deductions were for payroll taxes and federal income tax. Federal income tax withholdings totaled $4,500. What was the amount of her gross wages for the year? [Probably not on exam] A. $25,736 B. $30,000 C. $29,536 D. None of the above
B (x - $4,500 - 7.65% * x = $23,205, so solving for x, 92.35% * x = $27,705, x = $30,000)
Cramer Corporation and Mr. Chips formed a general partnership. Cramer contributed $500,000 cash, and Mr. Chips contributed a building with a $500,000 FMV and $300,000 tax basis. The partnership immediately borrowed $700,000 of recourse debt. What is Cramer's tax basis in its partnership interest? A. $500,000 B. $1,200,000 C. $850,000 D. $650,000
C
In 2010, Mike Elfred received a $165,000 salary from his employer and generated $39,000 net earnings from self-employment from his small business. Which of the following statements is true? A. Mike does not owe any self-employment tax because his salary exceeded the 2010 base amount ($106,800) for federal employment tax. B. Mike owes both the Medicare and Social Security tax portions of self-employment tax on his $39,000 earnings from his small business. C. Mike owes Medicare tax but not Social Security tax on his $39,000 earnings from his small business. D. Mike owes Social Security tax but not Medicare tax on his $39,000 earnings from his small business.
C
Martha Pim is a general partner in PLF Partnership. This year, Martha received a $48,000 guaranteed payment from PLF, and her distributive share of PLF's ordinary business income was $93,200. Which of the following is accurate? A. Martha must pay income tax on $141,200 and self-employment tax on $48,000. B. Martha must pay income tax on $141,200 and self-employment tax on $93,200. C. Martha must pay both income tax and self-employment tax on $141,200. D. Martha must pay income tax on $48,000 and self-employment tax on $93,200.
C
On January 1, 2010, Laura Wang contributed $30,000 cash in exchange for 30 shares of stock in Suki Inc., an S corporation. On May 12, Laura loaned $8,500 to Suki in exchange for a 5-year interest-bearing note. Laura's pro rata share of Suki's 2010 ordinary business loss was $34,100, and she received no cash distributions during the year. Which of the following statements is accurate? A. Laura can deduct $30,000 of the loss in 2010. On January 1, 2011, the basis in her Suki stock is zero, and the basis in her Suki note is $8,500. B. Laura can deduct $34,100 of the loss in 2010. On January 1, 2011, the basis in her Suki stock is $4,400, and the basis in her Suki note is zero. C. Laura can deduct $34,100 of the loss in 2010. On January 1, 2011, the basis in her Suki stock is zero, and the basis in her Suki note is $4,400 D. None of the above is accurate.
C
Rebecca has a qualifying home office. The room is 600 square feet and the entire house is 3,000 square feet. Use the following information to determine her allowable home office deduction: Revenue from legal practice- $160,500 Expenses from legal practice- 157,000 Expenses from home (100%) Home mortgage interest-10,000 Property taxes-3,300 Homeowner's insurance-2,000 Utilities-1,200 Cost to convert patio into a sunroom-5,000 Depreciation on office portion of home-800 A) $3,300 home office deduction. B) $16,500 home office deduction. C) $3,500 home office deduction. D) $4,100 home office deduction.
C
Which of the following statements about partnerships is false? A. A partnership is a legal entity that may enter into valid contracts. B. Partnerships are unincorporated entities. C. Only individuals may be partners in a partnership. D. Partnerships are sometimes referred to as passthrough entities since they do not pay federal income tax.
C
Which of the following statements regarding S corporations is true? A. An S corporation may have no more than 50 shareholders. B. Any individual, estate, corporation, or trust may be an S corporation shareholder. C. An S corporation may have only one class of stock. D. An S corporation shareholder's allocable share of ordinary income is subject to self- employment tax.
C
Which of the following statements regarding limited liability companies is true? A. Just like an S corporation, an LLC member's share of ordinary income is not subject to self-employment taxes. B. Just like an S corporation, an LLC is restricted to 100 members. C. Because LLCs are a relatively new organizational form, many tax questions concerning their operation have yet to be resolved. D. Just like a limited partnership, only LLC members who are not actively involved in the entity's business activities have limited liability for the LLC's debts.
C
Which of the following statements regarding the basis limitation on deduction of partnership losses is false? A. If a partner's share of partnership losses exceeds the partner's tax basis in the partnership interest, the excess is not deductible in the current year. B. Partnership losses that are not deductible due to the basis limitation can be carried forward indefinitely. C. Partners can increase tax basis in their partnership interest only by making additional capital contributions. D. If a partnership becomes profitable in the future, the partner's share of such future income will create basis against which loss carryforwards can be deducted.
C
Which of the following statements regarding the home office deduction is true? A. In order to qualify for the deduction, a portion of the taxpayer's home must be used regularly and exclusively to meet with clients or customers. B. A home office deduction is not allowed for using the home office for administrative or management activities only. C. The home office deduction is limited to the taxable income of the business before the deduction. D. A depreciation deduction is not allowed for a home office.
C
Check #36 [Probably not on exam]
C ($10,000 +$3,300 + $2,000 +$1,200 = $16,500. $16,500 * 20% = $3,300. $3,300 + $800 depreciation = $4,100; however, there is only $3,500 of income to offset the home office deduction.)
Steve and Jim formed a partnership on January 1 with cash contributions of $600,000 and $400,000, respectively. The partners agree to share profits and losses equally. The partnership immediately borrowed $200,000. What is Jim's tax basis in his partnership interest? A. $300,000 B. $400,000 C. $500,000 D. $600,000
C ($400,000 +$100,000 = $500,000)
Jackie contributed $60,000 in cash to a partnership for a 50% interest. This year, the partnership earned $200,000 ordinary business income, made a $20,000 contribution to the United Way, and distributed $25,000 cash to Jackie. Her tax basis in the partnership at year end is: A. $110,000 B. $85,000 C. $125,000 D. $215,000
C ($60,000 + ($200,000 * .50) - ($20,000 * .5) - $25,000)
Waters Corporation is an S corporation with two equal shareholders, Mia Jones and David Kerns. This year, Waters recorded the following items of income and expense: Sales revenue $500,000 Interest income $6,000 Long-term capital gain $10,000 COGS ($250,000) Salary and wages ($75,000) Other operating expenses ($55,000) Waters distributed $25,000 to each of its shareholders during the year. If Mia has no other sources of income, what is her gross income for the year? A. $63,000 B. $60,000 C. $68.000 D. $97,500
C (50% * ($120,000 ordinary income + $6,000 interest income + $10,000 capital gain))
At the beginning of year 1, Paulina purchased a 25% general partner interest in Gamma Partnership for $25,000. Paulina's partnership Schedule K-1 for year 1 reported that her share of Gamma's debt at year-end was $10,000 and her share of ordinary loss was $5,000. On January 1, year 2, Paulina sold her interest to another partner for $22,000 cash. Compute Paulina's gain or loss on the sale of her partnership interest. A. $3,000 loss B. $8,000 loss C. $2,000 gain D. $0 gain or loss
C (Her basis prior to the sale is $30,000 = $25,000 + $10,000 - $5,000. Her amount realized on the sale is $32,000 = $22,000 cash + $10,000 relief of liabilities)
Funky Chicken is a calendar year S corporation with the following current year information: Operating loss $(300,000) Liabilities NP, Big Bank . 30,000 NO, June Crow . 20,000 On January 1 June Cross bought 60% of Funky Chicken for $45,000. She then loaned the company $20,000. How much of the operating loss may Cross deduct on her Form 1040? A. $57,000 B. $80,000 C. $65,000 D. $75,000
C (S corporation debt is included in basis only if loaned directly by the shareholder. So June gets the full $20,000 she loaned as basis, but none of the bank loan.)
Armond earned $10,000 of profit from a sole proprietorship in 2018. If he also has $140,000 of salary income, how much self-employment tax will he owe? A) $1,530 B) $1,413 C) $290 D) $268
D
Cramer Corporation and Mr. Chips formed a general partnership. Cramer contributed $500,000 cash, and Mr. Chips contributed a building with a $500,000 FMV and $300,000 tax basis. The partnership immediately borrowed $700,000 of recourse debt. What is Mr. Chips' tax basis in its partnership interest? A. $500,000 B. $1,200,000 C. $850,000 D. $650,000
D
Cramer Corporation and Mr. Chips formed a partnership in which Cramer is the general partner and Mr. Chips is a limited partner. Cramer contributed $500,000 cash, and Mr. Chips contributed a building with a $500,000 FMV and $300,000 tax basis. The partnership immediately borrowed $700,000 of recourse debt. What is Mr. Chips' tax basis in its partnership interest? A. $500,000 B. $850,000 C. $650,000 D. $300,000
D
Funky Chicken is a calendar year general partnership with the following current year information: Operating loss $(300,000) Liabilities NP, City Bank . 30,000 NO, Jacke Crow . 20,000 On January 1 June Cross bought 60% of Funky Chicken for $45,000. She then loaned the partnership $20,000. How much of the operating loss may Cross deduct currently? A. $57,000 B. $80,000 C. $65,000 D. $75,000 For a general partner, tax basis includes a pro rata share of all debt. Therefore, June gets basis for her cash and 60% of the debt.
D
Which of the following statements concerning partnerships is false? A. A properly-drafted partnership agreement is crucial. B. A general partner's basis in a partnership includes his share of partnership debt. C. Limited partnerships must have at least one general partner. D. A partner is taxed annually on only that portion of a partnership's taxable income that is actually distributed.
D
Which of the following statements regarding sole proprietorships is false? A. A sole proprietorship has no legal identity separate from that of its owner. B. Sole proprietorships are the most common form of business entity in the U.S. C. The cash flow generated by a sole proprietorship belongs to the owner. D. The assets and liabilities of a sole proprietorship are held in the name of the business, not the owner.
D
XYZ, Inc. wishes to make an election to become an S corporation for federal tax purposes. Which of the following statements regarding the election is false? A. All of the corporation's shareholders must consent to make an S election. B. If a shareholder in an S corporation sells his shares of stock to a nonresident alien, the election will terminate. C. If an S corporation loses its election, the shareholders cannot make a new election for five years without IRS consent. D. All of the shareholders must consent to voluntarily terminating an S election.
D
During the year, Elena had $10,000 taxable income before considering the following: Schedule C $24,500 Schedule SE $3,748 What is her taxable income? A. $34,500 B. $24,500 C. $30,752 D. $32,626
D ($10,000 + $24,500 - (50% * $3,748))
During 2010, Scott Howell received a salary of $125,000. The social security base amount for 2010 was $106,800. How much payroll tax should have been withheld from Scott's salary [Probably not on exam] for 2010? A. $0 B. $6,622 C. $9,563 D. $8,435
D ($125,000 * 1.45% = $1,813 Medicare + $106,800 * 6.2% = $6,622 Social Security. Total = $8,435.)
Alice is a partner in Axel Partnership. Her share of the partnership's 2010 ordinary business income was $100,000. She received a $60,000 cash distribution from the partnership on December 1, 2010. Assuming that Alice's marginal tax rate is 35%, calculate her after-tax cash flow from the partnership in 2010. A. $65,000 B. $39,000 C. $60,000 D. $25,000
D ($60,000 cash received - $35,000 tax ($100,000 * 35%))
Perry is a partner in a calendar year partnership. His Schedule K-1 for the current tax year showed the following: Ordinary Business Loss - ($20,000) ST Capital Gain - $2,100 Dividend Gain - $1,600 Cash Distribution - $5,800 Perry's tax basis in his partnership interest at the beginning of the year was $15,400. How much of the ordinary loss may he deduct on his Form 1040? A. $11,700 B. $14,000 C. $10,200 D. $13,300
D (($15,400 - $5,800 + $2,100 + $1,600 = 13,300 basis for loss limitation))
Orange, Inc. is a calendar year partnership with the following current year information: Operating loss $(120,000) Liabilities NP, City Bank . 20,000 NO, Jacke Crow . 20,000 On January 1, John James bought 50% general interest in Orange, Inc for $30,000. How much of the operating loss may John deduct on his Form 1040? A. $60,000 B. $30,000 C. $40,000 D. $50,000
D (For a general partner, tax basis includes a pro rata share of all debt. Therefore, John gets basis for his cash and 50% of the debt.)
Loretta is the sole shareholder of Country Collectibles, a calendar year S corporation. Although Loretta spends at least 40 hours per week supervising Country Collectible's employees, she has never drawn a salary from the business. Country Collectibles has been in existence for five years and has earned a profit every year. Loretta withdraws $100,000 cash from the S corporation each year. Which of the following statements accurately describes the tax consequences of these withdrawals? A. The withdrawals are nontaxable, with no risk that they could be recharacterized as taxable salary or dividend payments. B. The withdrawals are considered taxable dividends to Loretta. C. There is significant risk that the IRS could recharacterize the payments to Loretta as salary. Such treatment would increase taxable income for both Loretta and the S corporation. D. There is significant risk that the IRS could recharacterize the payments to Loretta as salary. Such treatment would not change taxable income for Loretta and reduce taxable income of the S corporation.
D (Loretta would report salary income and an equal reduction in ordinary income from the S corporation, with a zero net effect on her taxable income.)
50. Hay, Straw and Clover formed the HSC Partnership, agreeing to share profits and losses equally. Clover will manage the business for which he will receive a guaranteed payment of $30,000 per year. Cash receipts and disbursements for the year were as follows: NI from operations (before guaranteed payment) - $90,000 Guaranteed payment to Clover - $30,000 What is Clover's share of the partnership's ordinary income and guaranteed payment? A. Ordinary income, $30,000; Guaranteed payment, $10,000 B. Ordinary income, $20,000; Guaranteed payment, $10,000 C. Ordinary income, $30,000; Guaranteed payment, $30,000 D. Ordinary income, $20,000; Guaranteed payment, $30,000
D (Ordinary income is $60,000 ($90,000 - $30,000). Clover is allocated 1/3 of the ordinary income and all of the guaranteed payment.)
Hay, Straw and Clover formed the HSC Partnership, agreeing to share profits and losses equally. Clover will manage the business for which he will receive a guaranteed payment of $30,000 per year. Cash receipts and disbursements for the year were as follows: What is Clover's share of the partnership's ordinary income and guaranteed payment? NI = 90K, Guaranteed Payment = 30K. A. Ordinary income, $30,000; Guaranteed payment, $10,000 B. Ordinary income, $20,000; Guaranteed payment, $10,000 C. Ordinary income, $30,000; Guaranteed payment, $30,000 D. Ordinary income, $20,000; Guaranteed payment, $30,000
D (Ordinary income is $90,000 - 30,000 = $60,000. Clover is allocated 1/3 of the ordinary income and all of the guaranteed payment.)
Partners may deduct on their individual income tax returns an amount equal to 100% of self-employment tax paid.
FALSE
The FICA taxes authorized by the Federal Insurance Contribution Act is imposed upon all of the employees wages for the year. [Probably not on exam]
FALSE
A general partner usually cannot be held personally liable for the debts arising from the partnership business.
False
A limited liability company is always taxed as a partnership, regardless of the number of its members.
False
A major advantage of an S corporation is the ability to specially allocate losses to specific members of the company.
False
A partner's distributive share of partnership nondeductible expenses does not decrease his or her tax basis in the partnership interest.
False
A shareholder in an S corporation includes in tax basis his or her share of the corporation's liabilities.
False
Businesses must withhold payroll taxes from payments made to independent contractors and periodically remit such taxes to the state and federal governments.
False
General Partners should withhold social security tax on their guaranteed payments.
False
If a business is formed as an S corporation, its income may be subject to double taxation.
False
John's share of partnership loss was $60,000. He had only enough tax basis to deduct $34,000 of the loss. He may deduct the remaining loss against other income in the following year, regardless of what happens in the partnership.
False
Mr. Dilly has expenses relating to a qualifying home office of $14,320. The taxable income generated by the business before any deduction of home office expenses was $13,700. His allowable home office deduction is $14,320.
False
Ms. Jack operates a service business as a sole proprietorship. Her taxable income for the current year will be less than $100,000. Ms. Jack is not eligible for the Section 199A deduction.
False
On June 1, Jefferson had a basis in his partnership interest of $75,000. On June 2, he received a cash distribution from the partnership of $28,000. All of the cash distribution is taxable.
False
On June 1, Jefferson had a basis in his partnership interest of $75,000. On June 2, he received a cash distribution from the partnership of $28,000. All of the cash distribution is taxable.
False
Partners receiving guaranteed payments are not required to pay self-employment tax on such payments.
False
Subchapter S Corporations must file corporate tax returns and pay any necessary taxes.
False
The earnings of a C corporation are taxed only at the shareholder level.
False
The shareholders of a Subchapter S corporation must pay self-employment tax on their share of the corporation's ordinary income.
False
The shareholders of an S corporation must pay self-employment tax on their share of the corporation's ordinary income.
False
Matthew earned $150,000 in wages during 2010. FICA taxes withheld by his employer would have been $11,160. [Probably not on exam]
False (The social security portion of the payroll tax applies only to the first $106,800 at the rate of 6.2%.)
Businesses are required by law to withhold federal income tax from the compensation paid to their employees.
TRUE
A corporate shareholder usually cannot be held personally liable for the debts arising from the corporate business.
True
A guaranteed payment may be designed to compensate a partner for personal services rendered to the partnership.
True
A limited liability company that has only one member is generally treated as a disregarded entity for federal tax purposes.
True
A limited liability company with more than one member is generally considered a partnership for federal tax purposes.
True
A limited liability company with more than one member is generally considered a partnership for federal tax purposes.
True
A partner's distributive share of partnership profits will increase his or her tax basis in the partnership interest.
True
A partner's tax basis in his or her partnership interest is decreased by partnership distributions.
True
A partnership deducts guaranteed payments paid to its partners in computing ordinary income, and partners report guaranteed payments received as ordinary income.
True
A partnership is an unincorporated business activity owned by at least two taxpayers.
True
A shareholder in an S corporation can include only his or her own loans to the corporation in tax basis.
True
All owners of a general partnership have unlimited personal liability for the debts of the entity.
True
Carter's share of a partnership's operating loss is $17,200. His tax basis in his partnership interest before any adjustment for this loss is $26,000. Carter may deduct the full loss on his individual tax return.
True
Corporations cannot be shareholders in a Subchapter S corporation.
True
Corporations cannot be shareholders in an S corporation.
True
Drake Partnership earned a net profit of $400,000. Four partners share profits and losses equally. No cash was distributed. The partners will report taxable income from the partnership on their personal income tax returns for the year.
True
Gabriel operates his business as a sole proprietorship. This year the business incurred an operating loss. The loss can be used to offset other income he earned during the year.
True
General Partners are considered self employed.
True
Haddie's Hats is a regular corporation. The business must file an income tax return each year to report its taxable income or loss and pay any related taxes.
True
In contrast to a partnership, every member of an LLC has limited liability for the LLC's debts.
True
Limited partners are prohibited by state law from becoming actively involved in the day- to-day operations of the partnership.
True
Tax savings achieved by operating a business through a pass-through entity, rather than as a C corporation, is an example of entity variable tax planning.
True
The allocations made to a partner are reported on a Schedule K-1 and are referred to as his or her distributive share of partnership items.
True
