1. In the current year, Norris Corporation, has a $50,000 of ordinary business income, and a Net Long Term Capital Loss (NLTCL) of $4,800. Norris had no previous capital gains or losses. How much of the capital loss may Norris Corporation deduct in the current year?
a. $0
b. $3,000
c. $4,800
d. None of the above [Answer: _______]
2. Blue Devil LLC purchased a rental house and land during the current year for $150,000. The purchase price was allocated as follows: $100,000 to the building and $50,000 to the land. The property was placed in service on May 22. Calculate Blue Devil’s maximum depreciation for this first year:
a. $1,605
b. $2,273
c. $2,408
d. $3,410
e. None of these [Answer: _______]
3. The most significant impact that the new Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017 will have on corporations in the future is most likely:
a. A reduction in the number of corporations that may be created due to increased tax complexity
b. An increase in the income tax liability of most corporations
c. A decrease in the income tax liability of most corporations
d. An increased likelihood of corporate bankruptcies.
e. None of these. [Answer: _______]
4. Sarah invested $50,000 in the ABC Limited Partnership in 2018 and received a 10 percent interest in the partnership. She is a limited partner and has no management responsibilities. During 2018, ABC LP generated a $90,000 profit and she withdrew $5,000 from the partnership. What is Sarah’s tax basis in ABC LP at the end of 2018?
a. $45,000
b. $50,000
c. $54,000
d. $59,000
e. None of these. [Answer: _______]
1 | Ans is B $3,000 | ||||||||
Explanation: | Net capital loss is allowed to set off ordinary income upto $3000 | ||||||||
2 | Ans is a $1605 | ||||||||
Explanation | Building cost | $100,000 | |||||||
x First year depreciation rate | 1.605% | Plcaed in service in 5th month, non residential property 39 yrs life | |||||||
Depreciation first year | $ 1,605.00 | ||||||||
3 | Ans is E None of these | ||||||||
Explanation: | This act specifies flat rate of 21%, i.e. some of corporations will face increased tax and some of them decresaed tax | ||||||||
So no option is correct, Bankruptcy and new formation can not be defined. | |||||||||
4 | Ans is C $54000 | ||||||||
Explanation: | Beginning basis | $50,000 | |||||||
Add: Profit share at 10% | 9000 | ||||||||
Less: withdrawal | -5000 | ||||||||
Ending basis | $54,000 | ||||||||
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