Free AICPA CPA-Regulation Practice Test & Real Exam Questions
Allen owns 100 shares of Prime Corp., a publicly-traded company, which Allen purchased on January
1, 2001, for $10,000. On January 1, 2003, Prime declared a 2-for-1 stock split when the fair market value (FMV) of the stock was $120 per share. Immediately following the split, the FMV of Prime stock was $62 per share. On February 1, 2003, Allen had his broker specifically sell the 100 shares of Prime stock received in the split when the FMV of the stock was $65 per share. What amount should Allen recognize as long-term capital gain income on his Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, for
2003?
1, 2001, for $10,000. On January 1, 2003, Prime declared a 2-for-1 stock split when the fair market value (FMV) of the stock was $120 per share. Immediately following the split, the FMV of Prime stock was $62 per share. On February 1, 2003, Allen had his broker specifically sell the 100 shares of Prime stock received in the split when the FMV of the stock was $65 per share. What amount should Allen recognize as long-term capital gain income on his Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, for
2003?
Correct Answer: D
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In a tax year where the taxpayer pays qualified education expenses, interest income on the redemption of qualified U.S. Series EE Bonds may be excluded from gross income. The exclusion is subject to a modified gross income limitation and a limit of aggregate bond proceeds in excess of qualified higher education expenses. Which of the following is (are) true?
I. The exclusion applies for education expenses incurred by the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or any person whom the taxpayer may claim as a dependent for the year.
II. "Otherwise qualified higher education expenses" must be reduced by qualified scholarships not includible in gross income.
I. The exclusion applies for education expenses incurred by the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or any person whom the taxpayer may claim as a dependent for the year.
II. "Otherwise qualified higher education expenses" must be reduced by qualified scholarships not includible in gross income.
Correct Answer: D
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During 1993 Kay received interest income as follows:
On U.S. Treasury certificates $4,000
On refund of 1991 federal income tax 500
The total amount of interest subject to tax in Kay's 1993 tax return is:
On U.S. Treasury certificates $4,000
On refund of 1991 federal income tax 500
The total amount of interest subject to tax in Kay's 1993 tax return is:
Correct Answer: B
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Smith made a gift of property to Thompson. Smith's basis in the property was $1,200. The fair market value at the time of the gift was $1,400. Thompson sold the property for $2,500. What was the amount of Thompson's gain on the disposition?
Correct Answer: B
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Doris and Lydia are equal partners in the capital and profits of Agee & Nolan, but are otherwise unrelated. The following information pertains to 300 shares of Mast Corp. stock sold by Lydia to Agee
& Nolan:
The amount of long-term capital loss that Lydia realized in 1988 on the sale of this stock was:
& Nolan:
The amount of long-term capital loss that Lydia realized in 1988 on the sale of this stock was:
Correct Answer: B
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Adams owns a second residence that is used for both personal and rental purposes. During 2001, Adams used the second residence for 50 days and rented the residence for 200 days. Which of the following statements is correct?
Correct Answer: D
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Tom and Joan Moore, both CPAs, filed a joint 1994 federal income tax return showing $70,000 in taxable income. During 1994, Tom's daughter Laura, age 16, resided with Tom. Laura had no income of her own and was Tom's dependent.
Determine the amount of income or loss, if any that should be included on page one of the Moores'
1994 Form 1040.
The Moores received a $500 security deposit on their rental property in 1994. They are required to return the amount to the tenant.
Determine the amount of income or loss, if any that should be included on page one of the Moores'
1994 Form 1040.
The Moores received a $500 security deposit on their rental property in 1994. They are required to return the amount to the tenant.
Correct Answer: K
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