In 2006, Gita contributed property with a basis of $500,000 and a fair market value of $3,000,000 to a qualified small business corporation for all of its common stock. She sells one-half of the stock after five years for $4,000,000. What is the amount of taxable gain on the transaction?

In 2006, Gita contributed property with a basis of $500,000 and a fair market value of $3,000,000 to a qualified small business corporation for all of its common stock. She sells one-half of the stock after five years for $4,000,000. What is the amount of taxable gain on the transaction?

Answer: The amount of the realized gain is $4,000,000 - $250,000 = $3,750,000. Fifty percent of the gain ($1,750,000 ) is eligible for the exclusion for qualified small business stock. $1,750,000 is taxable.

On January 15, 2014, Vern purchased the rights to a mineral interest for $3,500,000. At that time it was estimated that the recoverable units would be 500,000. During the year, 40,000 units were mined and 25,000 units were sold for $800,000. Vern incurred expenses during 2014 of $500,000. The percentage depletion rate is 22%. Determine Vern's depletion deduction for 2014.

On January 15, 2014, Vern purchased the rights to a mineral interest for $3,500,000. At that time it was estimated that the recoverable units would be 500,000. During the year, 40,000 units were mined and 25,000 units were sold for $800,000. Vern incurred expenses during 2014 of $500,000. The percentage depletion rate is 22%. Determine Vern's depletion deduction for 2014.

a. $150,000
b. $175,000
c. $176,000
d. $200,000
e. $250,000


Answer: b

Orange Corporation begins business on April 2, 2014. The corporation has startup expenditures of $64,000 which it incurred last year. If Orange Corporation elects § 195, determine the total amount that Orange may deduct in 2014.

Orange Corporation begins business on April 2, 2014. The corporation has startup expenditures of $64,000 which it incurred last year. If Orange Corporation elects § 195, determine the total amount that Orange may deduct in 2014.

a. $0
b. $3,200
c. $4,267
d. $7,950
e. None of these


Answer: b

On June 1, 2014, Red Corporation purchased an existing business. With respect to the acquired assets of the business, Red allocated $300,000 of the purchase price to a patent. The patent will expire in 20 years. Determine the total amount that Red may amortize for 2014 for the patent.

On June 1, 2014, Red Corporation purchased an existing business. With respect to the acquired assets of the business, Red allocated $300,000 of the purchase price to a patent. The patent will expire in 20 years. Determine the total amount that Red may amortize for 2014 for the patent.

a. $0
b. $1,667
c. $11,667
d. $35,000
e. None of these


Answer: c

During the past two years, through extensive advertising and improved customer relations, Orange Corporation estimated that it had developed customer goodwill worth $500,000. For the current year, determine the amount of goodwill Orange Corporation may amortize.

During the past two years, through extensive advertising and improved customer relations, Orange Corporation estimated that it had developed customer goodwill worth $500,000. For the current year, determine the amount of goodwill Orange Corporation may amortize.

a. $16,667
b. $26,667
c. $33,333
d. $100,000
e. None of these


Answer: e

George purchases used seven year class property at a cost of $200,000 on April 20, 2014. Determine George's cost recovery deduction for 2014 for alternative minimum tax purposes, assuming George does not elect § 179.

George purchases used seven year class property at a cost of $200,000 on April 20, 2014. Determine George's cost recovery deduction for 2014 for alternative minimum tax purposes, assuming George does not elect § 179.

a. $2,500
b. $10,000
c. $14,280
d. $28,580
e. None of these


Answer: e

Pat purchased a used five-year class asset on March 15, 2014, for $60,000. He did not elect § 179 expensing. Determine the cost recovery deduction for 2014 for earnings and profits purposes.

Pat purchased a used five-year class asset on March 15, 2014, for $60,000. He did not elect § 179 expensing. Determine the cost recovery deduction for 2014 for earnings and profits purposes.

a. $2,000
b. $3,000
c. $6,000
d. $12,000
e. None of these


Answer: c

Bhaskar purchased a new factory building on September 10, 2014, for $3,700,000. Five hundred thousand of the purchase price was allocated to the land. He elected the alternative depreciation system (ADS). Determine the cost recovery deduction for 2015.

Bhaskar purchased a new factory building on September 10, 2014, for $3,700,000. Five hundred thousand of the purchase price was allocated to the land. He elected the alternative depreciation system (ADS). Determine the cost recovery deduction for 2015.

a. $23,328
b. $80,000
c. $82,048
d. $92,500
e. None of these


Answer: b

On June 1, 2014, Norm leases a taxi and places it in service. The lease payments are $1,000 per month. Assuming the dollar amount from the IRS table is $241, determine Norm's inclusion amount.

On June 1, 2014, Norm leases a taxi and places it in service. The lease payments are $1,000 per month. Assuming the dollar amount from the IRS table is $241, determine Norm's inclusion amount.

a. $0
b. $241
c. $907
d. $1,687
e. None of these


Answer: a

On March 1, 2014, Lana leases and places in service a passenger automobile. The lease will run for five years and the payments are $500 per month. During 2014, she uses her car 60% for business and 40% for personal activities. Assuming the dollar amount from the IRS table is $20, determine Lana's inclusion as a result of the lease.

On March 1, 2014, Lana leases and places in service a passenger automobile. The lease will run for five years and the payments are $500 per month. During 2014, she uses her car 60% for business and 40% for personal activities. Assuming the dollar amount from the IRS table is $20, determine Lana's inclusion as a result of the lease.

a. $0
b. $10
c. $17
d. $20
e. None of these


Answer: b

On July 10, 2014, Ariff places in service a new sports utility vehicle that cost $70,000 and weighed 6,300 pounds. The SUV is used 100% for business. Determine Ariff's maximum deduction for 2014, assuming Ariff's § 179 business income is $110,000. Ariff does not take additional first-year depreciation (if available).

On July 10, 2014, Ariff places in service a new sports utility vehicle that cost $70,000 and weighed 6,300 pounds. The SUV is used 100% for business. Determine Ariff's maximum deduction for 2014, assuming Ariff's § 179 business income is $110,000. Ariff does not take additional first-year depreciation (if available).

a. $2,960
b. $25,000
c. $34,000
d. $70,000
e. None of these


Answer: c

On July 17, 2014, Kevin places in service a used automobile that cost $25,000. The car is used 80% for business and 20% for personal use. In 2015, he used the automobile 40% for business and 60% for personal use. Determine the cost recovery recapture for 2015.

On July 17, 2014, Kevin places in service a used automobile that cost $25,000. The car is used 80% for business and 20% for personal use. In 2015, he used the automobile 40% for business and 60% for personal use. Determine the cost recovery recapture for 2015.

a. $0
b. $528
c. $2,000
d. $2,500
e. None of these


Answer: b

On May 2, 2014, Karen placed in service a new sports utility vehicle that cost $60,000 and has a gross vehicle weight of 6,300 lbs. The vehicle is used 60% for business and 40% for personal use. Determine the cost recovery for 2014. Karen wants to maximize her deductions.

On May 2, 2014, Karen placed in service a new sports utility vehicle that cost $60,000 and has a gross vehicle weight of 6,300 lbs. The vehicle is used 60% for business and 40% for personal use. Determine the cost recovery for 2014. Karen wants to maximize her deductions.

a. $7,200
b. $25,000
c. $26,800
d. $37,000
e. None of these


Answer: c

On June 1, 2014, James places in service a new automobile that cost $40,000. The car is used 60% for business and 40% for personal use. (Assume this percentage is maintained for the life of the car.) James does not take additional first-year depreciation (if available). Determine the cost recovery deduction for 2014.

On June 1, 2014, James places in service a new automobile that cost $40,000. The car is used 60% for business and 40% for personal use. (Assume this percentage is maintained for the life of the car.) James does not take additional first-year depreciation (if available). Determine the cost recovery deduction for 2014.

a. $1,776
b. $1,896
c. $4,800
d. $8,000
e. None of these


Answer: b

On June 1, 2014, Irene places in service a new automobile that cost $21,000. The car is used 70% for business and 30% for personal use. (Assume this percentage is maintained for the life of the car.) She does not take additional first-year depreciation (if available). Determine the cost recovery deduction for 2015.

On June 1, 2014, Irene places in service a new automobile that cost $21,000. The car is used 70% for business and 30% for personal use. (Assume this percentage is maintained for the life of the car.) She does not take additional first-year depreciation (if available). Determine the cost recovery deduction for 2015.

a. $3,160
b. $3,290
c. $3,570
d. $6,720
e. None of these


Answer: c

Hans purchased a new passenger automobile on August 17, 2014, for $30,000. During the year the car was used 40% for business and 60% for personal use. Determine his cost recovery deduction for the car for 2014.

Hans purchased a new passenger automobile on August 17, 2014, for $30,000. During the year the car was used 40% for business and 60% for personal use. Determine his cost recovery deduction for the car for 2014.

a. $500
b. $1,000
c. $1,224
d. $1,500
e. None of these


Answer: e

Mary purchased a new five-year class asset on March 7, 2014. The asset was listed property (not an automobile). It was used 60% for business and the rest of the time for personal use. The asset cost $90,000. Mary made the § 179 election. The income from the business before the § 179 deduction was $60,000. Mary does not take additional first-year depreciation (if available). Determine the total deductions with respect to the asset for 2014.

Mary purchased a new five-year class asset on March 7, 2014. The asset was listed property (not an automobile). It was used 60% for business and the rest of the time for personal use. The asset cost $90,000. Mary made the § 179 election. The income from the business before the § 179 deduction was $60,000. Mary does not take additional first-year depreciation (if available). Determine the total deductions with respect to the asset for 2014.

a. $10,800
b. $18,000
c. $30,800
d. $60,000
e. None of these


Answer: c

The only asset Bill purchased during 2014 was a new seven-year class asset. The asset, which was listed property, was acquired on June 17 at a cost of $50,000. The asset was used 40% for business, 30% for the production of income, and the rest of the time for personal use. Bill always elects to expense the maximum amount under § 179 whenever it is applicable. The net income from the business before the § 179 deduction is $100,000. Determine Bill's maximum deduction with respect to the property for 2014.

The only asset Bill purchased during 2014 was a new seven-year class asset. The asset, which was listed property, was acquired on June 17 at a cost of $50,000. The asset was used 40% for business, 30% for the production of income, and the rest of the time for personal use. Bill always elects to expense the maximum amount under § 179 whenever it is applicable. The net income from the business before the § 179 deduction is $100,000. Determine Bill's maximum deduction with respect to the property for 2014.

a. $1,428
b. $2,499
c. $26,749
d. $33,375
e. None of these


Answer: b

In 2013, Gail had a § 179 deduction carryover of $30,000. In 2014, she elected § 179 for an asset acquired at a cost of $115,000. Gail's § 179 business income limitation for 2014 is $140,000. Determine Gail's § 179 deduction for 2014.

In 2013, Gail had a § 179 deduction carryover of $30,000. In 2014, she elected § 179 for an asset acquired at a cost of $115,000. Gail's § 179 business income limitation for 2014 is $140,000. Determine Gail's § 179 deduction for 2014.

a. $25,000
b. $35,000
c. $40,000
d. $55,000
e. None of these


Answer: a

Augie purchased one new asset during the year (five-year property) on November 10, 2014, at a cost of $650,000. She would like to use the § 179 election if available. The income from the business before the cost recovery deduction and the § 179 deduction was $600,000. Determine the total cost recovery deduction with respect to the asset for 2014.

Augie purchased one new asset during the year (five-year property) on November 10, 2014, at a cost of $650,000. She would like to use the § 179 election if available. The income from the business before the cost recovery deduction and the § 179 deduction was $600,000. Determine the total cost recovery deduction with respect to the asset for 2014.

a. $32,500
b. $56,250
c. $130,000
d. $150,000
e. None of these


Answer: a