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South Western Federal Taxation 2019 Individual Income Taxe 42Nd Edition Young Test Bank Full Chapter PDF
South Western Federal Taxation 2019 Individual Income Taxe 42Nd Edition Young Test Bank Full Chapter PDF
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1. One indicator of independent contractor (rather than employee) status is when the individual performing the services
is paid based on time spent (rather than on tasks performed).
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: What is described is a criterion for employee classification.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-01 - LO: 9-01
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/26/2017 12:04 PM
2. In some cases it may be appropriate for a taxpayer to deduct work-related expenses as both a sole proprietor and an
employee.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Although a taxpayer may be both an employee and self-employed, only those expenses
incurred as a proprietor may be deducted.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-01 - LO: 9-01
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 4:07 PM
3. Janet works at Green Company’s call center. If Janet’s compensation is based on the number of calls she handles,
she is an independent contractor.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Although payment based on tasks performed (rather than time spent) is a characteristic
of independent contractor status, it is not the only criterion. Other factors (e.g., right of
discharge, furnishing place of work) need to be considered before employee versus
independent contractor classification can be resolved with any degree of certainty.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-01 - LO: 9-01
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 12/5/2017 12:18 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/5/2017 12:18 PM
4. The IRS will issue advanced rulings as to whether a worker’s status is that of an employee or an independent
contractor.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: A ruling from the IRS can be obtained by filing Form SS–8.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-01 - LO: 9-01
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
5. Jake performs services for Maude. If Maude provides a helper and tools, this is indicative of independent contractor
(rather than employee) status.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Because Jake does not provide his own helper and tools, this indicates that he is
probably not an independent contractor.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-01 - LO: 9-01
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
6. A statutory employee is not a common law employee but is subject to Social Security tax.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: A statutory employee is subject to Social Security tax.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-01 - LO: 9-01
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
7. For tax purposes, a statutory employee is treated the same as a common law employee.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Among other differences, statutory employees claim their expenses as deductions for
AGI on Schedule C.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-01 - LO: 9-01
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
8. If an individual is subject to the direction or control of another only to the extent of the end result but not as to the
means of accomplishment, an employer-employee relationship does not exist.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-01 - LO: 9-01
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The expenses are deductions for AGI.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-01 - LO: 9-01
IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-11 - LO: 9-11
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 4:08 PM
10. A taxpayer who maintains an office in the home to conduct his only business will not have nondeductible commuting
expense.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-02 - LO: 9-02
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
11. After the automatic mileage rate has been set by the IRS for a year, it cannot later be changed by the IRS.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: In the past and because of rising fuel costs, the IRS has raised the rates in midyear.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-02 - LO: 9-02
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
12. A self-employed taxpayer who uses the automatic mileage method to compute auto expenses can also deduct the
business portion of automobile club dues.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Only under the actual expense method is such cost deductible.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-02 - LO: 9-02
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 12/5/2017 12:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 5:40 PM
13. Carol is self-employed and uses her automobile solely in her business. If she uses the actual expense method to
compute expenses, she can include any interest paid on the loan taken out to purchase the car.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Interest on car loans is not deductible if the taxpayer is an employee, but it can qualify
as a business expense if the taxpayer is self-employed.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-02 - LO: 9-02
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN- Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 12/5/2017 12:20 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/5/2017 12:20 PM
14. In choosing between the actual expense method and the automatic mileage method, a taxpayer should consider the
cost of insurance on the automobile.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: If taxpayer lives and works in a metropolitan area and a significant commute is
involved, car insurance premiums could be quite costly.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-02 - LO: 9-02
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
15. A taxpayer who uses the automatic mileage method to compute auto expenses can also deduct the business portion
of tolls and parking.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Such costs are deductible under both methods.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-02 - LO: 9-02
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
16. A deduction for parking and other traffic violations incurred during business use of the automobile is allowed under
the actual cost method but not the automatic mileage method.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: No such deduction is allowed under either method.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-02 - LO: 9-02
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
17. A taxpayer who uses the automatic mileage method for the business use of an automobile can change to the actual
cost method in a later year.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: An adjustment to the basis of the automobile will have to be made for the depreciation
deemed taken under the automatic mileage method.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-02 - LO: 9-02
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
18. Under the automatic mileage method, depreciation is not taken into account in the mileage rate allowed.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Depreciation is built into the mileage rate allowed under the automatic mileage method.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-02 - LO: 9-02
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN- Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 12/5/2017 12:19 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/5/2017 12:19 PM
19. Once the actual cost method is used, a taxpayer cannot change to the automatic mileage method in a later year.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: A change is permitted if MACRS (statutory percentage method) depreciation has not
been used or the § 179 election to expense was not made.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-02 - LO: 9-02
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Travel expenses include transportation expenses and meals and lodging while away
from home in the pursuit of a trade or business.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-02 - LO: 9-02
IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-03 - LO: 9-03
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
21. Amy lives and works in St. Louis. In the morning she flies to Boston, has a three-hour business meeting, and returns
to St. Louis that evening. For tax purposes, Amy was away from home.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The absence must be a period substantially longer than an ordinary day’s work and
must require rest.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-03 - LO: 9-03
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
22. James has a job that compels him to go to many different states during the year. It is possible that James was never
away from his tax home during the year.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: This could be the case of a long-haul truck driver where his tax home goes with him.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-03 - LO: 9-03
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
23. Marvin lives with his family in Alabama. He has two jobs: one in Alabama and one in North Carolina. Marvin’s tax
home is where he lives (Alabama).
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Marvin’s tax home is where his principal job is located. This is determined by
considering numerous factors, among which are the level of income earned and the
amount of time spent. Thus, it is incorrect to resolve the tax home issue without more
facts.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-03 - LO: 9-03
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
24. A self-employed taxpayer who lives and works in Kansas City travels to Chicago on an eight-day business trip.
While in Chicago, taxpayer uses the hotel valet service to have some laundry done. The valet charge is a
nondeductible personal travel expense.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Valet service is part of the travel expense deduction.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-03 - LO: 9-03
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 4:09 PM
25. The tax law specifically provides that a taxpayer cannot be temporarily away from home for any period of
employment that exceeds one year.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-03 - LO: 9-03
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
26. A taxpayer who lives and works in Tulsa travels to Buffalo for five days. If three days are spent on business and
two days are spent on visiting relatives, only 60% of the airfare is deductible.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: For domestic mixed travel (i.e., both business and personal), no allocation of
transportation is required.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-03 - LO: 9-03
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
27. A taxpayer who always claims the standard deduction (i.e., does not itemize his or her deductions from AGI) may
still be able to receive a tax benefit from any education expenses incurred.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: If § 222 applies, a deduction for AGI results. Also, the taxpayer will obtain a deduction
for AGI if self-employed and the education is business related. Lastly, a tax benefit can
result by means of an exclusion (e.g., certain scholarships, Coverdell accounts, and §
529 plans) or a credit (e.g., HOPE or lifetime learning).
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-04 - LO: 9-04
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurment
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 12/5/2017 12:22 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/5/2017 12:23 PM
28. Bob lives and works in Newark, NJ. He travels to London for a three-day business meeting, after which he spends
three days touring Scotland. All of his air fare is deductible.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Bob meets the seven-days-or-less exception.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-03 - LO: 9-03
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
29. Eileen lives and works in Mobile. She travels to Rome for an eight-day business meeting, after which she spends two
days touring Italy. All of Eileen’s airfare is deductible.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Eileen meets the less-than-25%-personal-time exception.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-03 - LO: 9-03
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
30. Beginning in 2018, the moving expense deduction has been eliminated for all taxpayers.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Members of the military are still allowed a moving expense deduction provided the
move was related to a base change.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-04 - LO: 9-04
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 4:12 PM
31. Qualified moving expenses of an employee that are not reimbursed are a deduction for AGI.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-04 - LO: 9-04
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 4:13 PM
32. An education expense deduction may be allowed even if the education results in a promotion or pay raise for the
employee.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: There is no prohibition as to this result in deducting education expenses.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-05 - LO: 9-05
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
33. Lloyd, a practicing CPA, pays tuition to attend law school. Since a law degree involves education leading to a new
trade or business, the tuition is not deductible.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: A deduction might be available under the § 222 qualified tuition for higher education
provision. Here, it does not matter that a new skill is being acquired.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-05 - LO: 9-05
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
34. Under the right circumstances, a taxpayer’s meals and lodging expense can qualify as a deductible education
expense.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: If the education involves the taxpayer being away from home (i.e., in travel status).
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-05 - LO: 9-05
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
35. Mallard Corporation pays for a trip to Aruba for its two top salespersons. This expense is subject to the overall
limitation (50%).
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The cost of the trips to Aruba are additional compensation to the employees involved.
Consequently, they are not subject to the overall limitation (50%) and are fully
deductible by Mallard Corporation. They are also taxed as income to the employees.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-06 - LO: 9-06
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/26/2017 12:12 PM
36. Flamingo Corporation furnishes meals at cost to its employees by means of a cafeteria it maintains. The cost of
operating the cafeteria is not subject to the overall limitation (50%).
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-06 - LO: 9-06
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/26/2017 12:13 PM
37. In 2018, a taxpayer takes six clients to an NBA playoff game. If all of the tickets (list price of $120 each) are
purchased on the Internet for $1,800 ($300 each), only $60 ($120 × 50% overall limitation) per ticket is deductible.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Entertainment expenses are no longer deductible.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-06 - LO: 9-06
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Application
OTHER: Time: 5 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 4:15 PM
38. Ethan, a bachelor with no immediate family, uses the Pine Shadows Country Club exclusively for his business
entertaining. All of Ethan’s annual dues for his club membership are deductible.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Dues to country clubs are not deductible.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-06 - LO: 9-06
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
39. Jackson gives his supervisor and her husband each a $30 box of chocolates at Christmas. Jackson may claim only
$25 as a deduction.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: As gifts to supervisors and spouses are not deductible, Jackson has no deduction.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-06 - LO: 9-06
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
40. On their birthdays, Lily sends gift certificates (each valued at $25) to Caden (a key client) and to each of Caden’s
two minor children. Lily can deduct only $25 as to these gifts.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: These gifts will be aggregated in applying the $25 limit.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-06 - LO: 9-06
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
41. In the case of an office in the home deduction, the exclusive business use test does not apply when the home is used
as a daycare center.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Mixed use (i.e., business and personal) of the home is permitted in daycare situations.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-07 - LO: 9-07
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
42. If a taxpayer does not own a home but rents an apartment, the office in the home deduction is not available.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The only difference would be a substitution of rent expense for depreciation.
Otherwise, the deduction is equally available.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-07 - LO: 9-07
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
43. A taxpayer who claims the standard deduction will not be able to claim an office in the home deduction.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The office in the home deduction will be allowed if the taxpayer is self-employed.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-07 - LO: 9-07
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
44. Under the regular (actual expense) method, the portion of the office in the home deduction that exceeds the income
from the business can be carried over to future years.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-07 - LO: 9-07
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
45. For tax year 2018, Taylor used the simplified method of determining her office in the home deduction. For 2019,
Taylor must continue to use the simplified method and cannot switch to the regular (actual expense) method.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: A new choice is available each year. Taylor cannot, however, change the choice she
made for 2018.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-07 - LO: 9-07
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehensive
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 4:17 PM
46. Under the simplified method, the maximum office in the home deduction allowed is the greater of $1,500 or the
office square feet × $5.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The deduction is office square feet x $5 but not to exceed $1,500 or the net income
from the business.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-07 - LO: 9-07
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
47. Madison is an instructor of fine arts at a local community college. If she spends $600 (not reimbursed) on art
supplies for her classes, $250 of this amount can be claimed as a deduction for AGI.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The $250 special rule for school supplies applies only to elementary and secondary
school teachers.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-07 - LO: 9-07
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
48. Both traditional and Roth IRAs possess the advantage of tax-free accumulation of income within the plan.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: In the case of a traditional IRA, however, the income will be taxed when distributed to
the participant.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-08 - LO: 9-08
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
49. When contributions are made to a traditional IRA, they are deductible by the participant. Later distributions from the
IRA upon retirement are fully taxed.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Contributions are deductible, while distributions are taxable.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-08 - LO: 9-08
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
50. By itself, credit card receipts will not constitute adequate substantiation for travel expenses.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: The credit card receipts establish the date, place, and amount of the expenditure.
Because neither the business relationship nor the business purpose is established, the
substantiation is incomplete.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-09 - LO: 9-09
IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-11 - LO: 9-11
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
51. The Federal per diem rates that can be used for “deemed substantiated” purposes are the same for all locations in
the country.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The Federal per diem rates are different for different locations in the United States.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-09 - LO: 9-09
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
52. For self-employed taxpayers, travel expenses are deductions for AGI.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: For self-employed taxpayers, travel expenses are deductions for adjusted gross
income.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-10 - LO: 9-10
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 4:20 PM
53. Employees who render an adequate accounting to the employer and are fully reimbursed will shift the 50% overall
limitation on meal expenses to their employer.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-06 - LO: 9-06
IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-09 - LO: 9-09
IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-11 - LO: 9-11
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 4:21 PM
54. Every year, Teal Corporation gives each employee a turkey and a bottle of wine at the December holiday season.
These gifts are subject to the 50% limitation.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The 50% limitation does not apply where the de minimis fringe benefit rule is met (see
Chapter 5).
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-05 - LO: 9-05
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN- Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 12/5/2017 12:24 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/5/2017 12:27 PM
55. A taxpayer who claims the standard deduction may be able to claim an office in the home deduction.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: The office in the home deduction will be allowed if the taxpayer is self-employed.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-05 - LO: 9-05
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 12/5/2017 12:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/5/2017 12:35 PM
56. One of the purposes of the qualified business income deduction was to reduce the taxes on businesses who are
operating in non-corporate business forms (e.g., sole proprietors, partnerships, and S corporations).
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-06 - LO: 9-06
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 7/2/2018 5:49 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 5:49 PM
57. Code § 199A permits an individual to deduct 25 percent of the qualified business income generated through a sole
proprietorship, a partnership, or an S corporation.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The deduction is 20 percent (not 25 percent).
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-06 - LO: 9-06
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 7/2/2018 5:49 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 5:50 PM
58. There are three limitations on the qualified business income deduction. An overall limitation (based on modified
taxable income), another that applies to high income taxpayers, and a third that applies to certain types of services
businesses.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-06 - LO: 9-06
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 7/2/2018 5:50 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 5:50 PM
59. Qualified business income (QBI) is defined as the ordinary income less ordinary deductions a taxpayer earns from a
“qualified trade or business” (e.g., from a sole proprietorship, S corporation, or partnership) conducted in the United
States by the taxpayer.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-06 - LO: 9-06
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 7/2/2018 5:51 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 5:51 PM
60. A “qualified trade or business” includes any trade or business including providing services as an employee.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: A qualified trade or business includes any trade or business other than a trade or
business of providing services as an employee.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-06 - LO: 9-06
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 7/2/2018 5:51 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 5:51 PM
61. Qualified business income includes the “reasonable compensation” paid to the taxpayer by a qualified trade or
business and guaranteed payments made to a partner for services rendered.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Compensation and guaranteed payments are excluded.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-06 - LO: 9-06
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 7/2/2018 5:52 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 5:52 PM
Multiple Choice
62. Aiden performs services for Lucas. Which, if any, of the following factors indicate that Aiden is an employee, rather
than an independent contractor?
a. Aiden provides his own support services (e.g., work assistants).
b. Aiden obtained his training (i.e., job skills) from his father.
c. Aiden is paid based on hours worked.
d. Aiden makes his services available to others.
e. None of these.
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Choices a., b., and d. reflect independent contractor status.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-01 - LO: 9-01
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
63. Jordan performs services for Ryan. Which, if any, of the following factors indicate that Jordan is an independent
contractor, rather than an employee?
a. Ryan sets the work schedule.
b. Ryan provides the tools used.
c. Jordan follows a specific set of instructions from Ryan to complete tasks.
d. Jordan is paid based on tasks performed.
e. None of these.
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Choices a., b., and c. reflect employee status.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-01 - LO: 9-01
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 4:22 PM
64. Which, if any, of the following factors is not a characteristic of independent contractor status?
a. Work-related expenses are reported on Form 2106.
b. Receipt of a Form 1099 reporting payments received.
c. Workplace fringe benefits are not available.
d. Services are performed for more than one party.
e. None of these.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-01 - LO: 9-01
IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-10 - LO: 9-10
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
65. Tax advantages of being self-employed (rather than being an employee) include:
a. The self-employment tax is lower than the Social Security tax.
b. The overall limitation (50%) on meals does not apply.
c. An office in the home deduction (for AGI) is available.
d. Job-related expenses are deductions for AGI.
e. Both c. and d. are advantages.
ANSWER: e
RATIONALE: The self-employment tax is double what the employee pays (choice a.). The overall
limitation on meals also applies to self-employed taxpayers (choice b.). Job-related
expenses are reported on Schedule C which results in deduction-for-AGI treatment
(choice d.). The deduction for office in the home for a self-employed individual is a
deduction for AGI.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-01 - LO: 9-01
IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-09 - LO: 9-09
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 3 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/3/2018 4:43 PM
66. A worker may prefer to be treated as an independent contractor (rather than an employee) for which of the
following reasons:
a. Avoids the overall limitation (50%) as to business meals.
b. All of the self-employment tax is deductible for income tax purposes.
c. Work-related expenses of an independent contractor are deductible for AGI.
d. A Schedule C does not have to be filed.
e. None of these.
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Independent contractors are also subject to the overall limitation (50%) (choice a.). All
of the self-employment tax is not deductible (choice b.). Work-related expenses of an
independent contractor are deductions for AGI. The work-related expenses of an
employee are not deductible.(choice c.). Work-related expenses will have to be
reported on Schedule C (choice d.).
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-01 - LO: 9-01
IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-11 - LO: 9-11
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/3/2018 3:52 PM
67. A worker may prefer to be classified as an employee (rather than an independent contractor) for which of the
following reasons:
a. To claim unreimbursed work-related expenses as a deduction for AGI.
b. To avoid the self-employment tax.
c. To avoid the overall limitation (50%) on unreimbursed business entertainment expenses.
d. To avoid the limitations on unreimbursed work-related expenses.
e. None of these.
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: The self-employment tax is twice the Social Security equivalent imposed on employees
(choice b.). Most unreimbursed employee expenses are deductions from AGI as
miscellaneous itemized deductions; these deductions have been susptended from 2018
through 2025 (choice a. and choice d.). Unreimbursed entertainment expenses will be
subject to the overall limitation (50%) (choice c.).
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-01 - LO: 9-01
IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-11 - LO: 9-11
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 4:25 PM
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Their expenses are for AGI deductions and reported on Schedule C, not as
miscellaneous itemized deductions (choice a.). Although subject to Social Security tax,
they are not subject to income tax withholdings (choice c.). Statutory employees are
not common law employees (choice b.). Expenses are deductions for AGI (choice d.).
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-01 - LO: 9-01
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 5 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/3/2018 3:57 PM
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: A nurse hired by a doctor would be considered an employee.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 5 min.
DATE CREATED: 12/5/2017 12:39 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/5/2017 12:40 PM
70. Corey is the city sales manager for “RIBS,” a national fast food franchise. Every working day, Corey drives his car
as follows:
Miles
Home to office 20
Office to RIBS No. 1 15
RIBS No. 1 to No. 2 18
RIBS No. 2 to No. 3 13
RIBS No. 3 to home 30
Corey renders an adequate accounting to his employer. As a result, Corey’s reimburseable mileage is:
a. 0 miles.
b. 50 miles.
c. 66 miles.
d. 76 miles.
e. None of these.
ANSWER: e
RATIONALE: 15 miles + 18 miles + 13 miles = 46 miles. The mileage for driving from his home to the
office (20 miles) and from the last worksite to home (30 miles) is not deductible.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-02 - LO: 9-02
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Application
OTHER: Time: 5 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 4:27 PM
71. Aaron is a self-employed practical nurse who works out of his home. He provides nursing care for disabled persons
living in their residences. During the day he drives his car as follows.
Miles
Aaron’s home to patient Louise 12
Patient Louise to patient Carl 4
Patient Carl to patient Betty 6
Patient Betty to Aaron’s home 10
ANSWER: e
RATIONALE: Since Aaron’s office is in his home, he has no nondeductible commuting mileage—all
of the mileage is deductible.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-02 - LO: 9-02
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Application
OTHER: Time: 5 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
72. When using the automatic mileage method, which, if any, of the following expenses also can be claimed?
a. Engine tune-up.
b. Parking.
c. Interest on automobile loan.
d. MACRS depreciation.
e. None of these.
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: Choices a., c., and d. would be allowed under the actual cost method.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-02 - LO: 9-02
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
73. In which, if any, of the following situations is the automatic mileage available?
a. A limousine to be rented by the owner for special occasions (e.g., weddings, high school proms).
b. The auto belongs to taxpayer’s mother.
c. One of seven cars used to deliver pizzas.
d. MACRS statutory percentage method has been claimed on the automobile.
e. None of these.
ANSWER: e
RATIONALE: Multiple vehicles (5 or more) cannot qualify (choice c.) nor can vehicles held for hire
(choice a.). The car must be owned or leased by the taxpayer (choice b.).
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-02 - LO: 9-02
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
74. Under the actual cost method, which, if any, of the following expenses will not be allowed?
a. Car registration fees.
b. Auto insurance.
c. Interest expense on a car loan (taxpayer is an employee).
d. Dues to auto clubs.
e. All of these will be allowed.
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Interest on a car loan is deductible only by a self-employed taxpayer (not an employee)
—choice c.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-02 - LO: 9-02
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 2 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 4:28 PM
75. Allowing for the overall limitation (50% reduction for meals), which of the following trips, if any, will qualify for the
travel expense deduction?
a. Dr. Jones, a self-employed general dentist, attends a two-day seminar on developing a dental practice.
b. Dr. Brown, a self-employed surgeon, attends a two-day seminar on financial planning.
c. Paul, a romance language high school teacher, spends summer break in France, Portugal, and Spain improving
his language skills.
d. Myrna went on a two-week vacation in Boston. While there, she visited her employer’s home office to have
lunch with former co-workers.
e. All of these.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-03 - LO: 9-03
IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-05 - LO: 9-05
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Reporting
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
OTHER: Time: 5 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 4:30 PM
76. During the year, John (a self-employed management consultant) went from Milwaukee to Alaska on business.
Preceding a five-day business meeting, he spent four days vacationing at the beach. Excluding the vacation costs, his
expenses for the trip are:
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: $3,200 + $900 + $400 [50% x $800] = $4,500. No allocation is required for domestic
transportation costs (i.e., the airfare) since the trip is primarily business related.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-03 - LO: 9-03
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Application
OTHER: Time: 10 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/3/2018 4:08 PM
77. During the year, Sophie (a self-employed marketing consultant) went from Omaha to Lima (Peru) on business. She
spent four days on business, two days on travel, and four days on vacation. Disregarding the vacation costs, Sophie’s
expenses are:
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: $1,800 [60% (6 days business/10 day trip) × $3,000 (air fare)] + $800 + $300 [50% x
$600] = $2,900. The air fare has to be allocated as Sophie did not meet either the seven
days (or less) or less than 25% personal use exceptions for foreign travel.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: IITX.SWFT.LO: 9-03 - LO: 9-03
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPORG: Comprehension - BUSPORG:Comprehension
STATE STANDARDS: United States - AK - AICPA: FN-Measurement -
AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Application
OTHER: Time: 10 min.
DATE CREATED: 11/15/2017 1:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2018 4:34 PM