Question 1

Under the usual state inheritance tax, two heirs, a cousin and a son of the deceased, would not be taxed at the same rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Various tax provisions encourage the creation of certain types of retirement plans.Such provisions can be justified on both economic and social grounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Mona inherits her mother's personal residence, which she converts to a furnished rental house.These changes should affect the amount of ad valorem property taxes levied on the properties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A CPA firm in California sends many of its less complex tax returns to be prepared by a group of accountants in
India.If certain procedures are followed, this outsourcing of tax return preparation is proper.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Using the following choices, show the justification for each provision of the tax law listed.
a. Economic considerations 
b. Social considerations
c. Equity considerations 
d. Both a. and b.
-Income tax amnesty

Accepted Answer

A)  Deferral of gains from involuntary conversions
B)  Carryforward of net operating losses
C)  "No change" is a possible result
D)  State income tax applied to a visiting nonresident
E)  IRS special agentF) Undoing the "piggyback" resultG) Ideal budget goal as to new tax legislationH) Every state that has a general sales tax has oneI) Imposed by all states and the Federal governmentJ) Imposed by some states but not the Federal governmentK) Imposed only by the Federal governmentL) No correct match providedM) F) and L)
N) E) and L)

Question 6

A tax cut enacted by Congress that contains a sunset provision will make the tax cut temporary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An inheritance tax is a tax on a decedent's right to pass property at death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An office audit by the IRS takes place at the office of the taxpayer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If fraud is involved, there is no time limit on the assessment of a deficiency by the IRS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When Congress enacts a tax cut that is phased in over a period of years, revenue neutrality is achieved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Bracket creep will not exist if there is only a single (flat) tax rate for the income tax.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: An Introduction to Taxation and Understanding the Federal Tax Law

Various tax provisions encourage the creation of certain types of retirement plans.Such provisions can be justified on both economic and social grounds.

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If fraud is involved, there is no time limit on the assessment of a deficiency by the IRS.

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Using the following choices, show the justification for each provision of the tax law listed. a. Economic considerations b. Social considerations c. Equity considerations d. Both a. and b. -Income tax amnesty

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Bracket creep will not exist if there is only a single (flat) tax rate for the income tax.

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An inheritance tax is a tax on a decedent's right to pass property at death.

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A CPA firm in California sends many of its less complex tax returns to be prepared by a group of accountants in India.If certain procedures are followed, this outsourcing of tax return preparation is proper.

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A tax cut enacted by Congress that contains a sunset provision will make the tax cut temporary.

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An office audit by the IRS takes place at the office of the taxpayer.

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When Congress enacts a tax cut that is phased in over a period of years, revenue neutrality is achieved.

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Under the usual state inheritance tax, two heirs, a cousin and a son of the deceased, would not be taxed at the same rate.

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Mona inherits her mother's personal residence, which she converts to a furnished rental house.These changes should affect the amount of ad valorem property taxes levied on the properties.

Correct Answer
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Exam 1: An Introduction to Taxation and Understanding the Federal Tax Law

Various tax provisions encourage the creation of certain types of retirement plans.Such provisions can be justified on both economic and social grounds.

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If fraud is involved, there is no time limit on the assessment of a deficiency by the IRS.

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Using the following choices, show the justification for each provision of the tax law listed. a. Economic considerations b. Social considerations c. Equity considerations d. Both a. and b. -Income tax amnesty

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Bracket creep will not exist if there is only a single (flat) tax rate for the income tax.

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An inheritance tax is a tax on a decedent's right to pass property at death.

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A CPA firm in California sends many of its less complex tax returns to be prepared by a group of accountants in India.If certain procedures are followed, this outsourcing of tax return preparation is proper.

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A tax cut enacted by Congress that contains a sunset provision will make the tax cut temporary.

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An office audit by the IRS takes place at the office of the taxpayer.

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When Congress enacts a tax cut that is phased in over a period of years, revenue neutrality is achieved.

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Under the usual state inheritance tax, two heirs, a cousin and a son of the deceased, would not be taxed at the same rate.

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Mona inherits her mother's personal residence, which she converts to a furnished rental house.These changes should affect the amount of ad valorem property taxes levied on the properties.

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