Haddock Corporation currently pays John Haddock rent for the building that the company occupies. According to the Publication 535, prepared by the IRS, Haddock can only deduct the rental amount that is used specifically for the business, nothing personal (pg. 9, 2015). Since the rental property is owned by John and his son, as the tax manager I have to ensure that the amount paid for rent isn’t unreasonable. As long as the amount of the rent is reasonable compared to what the rentor would pay a stranger for the same property, then it is allowed to be deducted (Publication 535, pg. 9, 2015). The amount of rent should be based on the percentage of the businesses gross sales, so that could be why the amount is much higher than those rental properties …show more content…
Since it is difficult for the IRS to go through every single tax return submitted, it is the responsibility of the preparer to make sure that the return is in compliance with the law, as much as possible. Much of tax is up for discussion, as there are many guidelines for what can be done in certain situations. As the preparer of the return for Haddock Corporation, it is important that I acknowledge the ethical dilemmas that come to light with the rental expenses issue and try to prevent them from happening. If I decided to sign and submit the return with the rental expense deduction on it based on the fact that it had been done like that in prior years, I would face an ethical dilemma. Without further research I wouldn’t know whether the high rental payments were actually in the range they should be in. One of the core principles, the responsibility principle, in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct states that “members should exercise sensitive professional and moral judgments in all their activities” (AICPA Code, 2014). Doing my research into the company and making sure all financial information is sound is how I would uphold the responsibility principle. Statement no. 6 of the Standards for Tax Services brings forth the issue of reporting an error found in a client’s current or past tax returns to the client (AICPA Standards, 2010). If I find the rental amount is incorrect and has been reported incorrectly on Haddocks past returns, then I would be inclined to inform him of the issue and the consequences that could
d. The Johnsons own a rental home. They incurred $8,500 of expenses associated with the property.
The log maintained by the couple indicates that the couple used 14 guaranteed personal days. If even 1 out of the 28 days that the couple partially or fully worked on the house is considered a personal day than the 14-day provision is violated. However, if none of those days turn out to be considered personal days then the loss in excess over rental income can be deducted according to section 280A. Section 183(a) permits no allowable deductions for activities not found to be engaged in for profit. However, we found that the Harrell’s activities are found to be engaged in for profit and should therefore be allowed these deductions.
Adefmi explained that additional rent is based on 9.54 % of the operating expenses of the property-owner.
The household wood furniture industry is healthy and growing. Total industry sales in 2007 were estimated to be $31 billion at manufactures prices. Three categories of furniture divide the industry. First upholstered furniture which makes up 50% of sales, Secondly wood furniture at 40% of the industry market share which has grown 2.5% in 2007 and is projected another 4% in 2008, this second category includes dining room and bedroom furniture. Third and last is the other category at 10% this includes ready to assemble and casual furniture. Haverwood has established themselves as a medium to high priced furniture company through 1,000 carefully selected high
(Code §219(c )) With the lease payment and the IRA’s John will have deductions of $52,000 against the $300,000 and an additional deduction of paying half of the self employment tax. ()
This scenario demonstrates the motive to purchase personal expenses and hide small revenues and this ultimately results in a higher expense value, gaining a favourable tax return. Examples within the scenario were buying a sports car, or paying for a trip to Hawaii which are clear violations of the Business Entity Concept. This principles states that a business must be considered a separate entity from the person, and all of its financial matters should be recorded separately from one’s own. This act is seen as an unacceptable behaviour since the business is cheating the government, and keeping the money that could have been used to better the community in addition to violating common accounting standards.
rental income for 900 Stony Walk was $1,742,000 with cash flow before financing of $1,057,200. A
Rule: Passive activity is any activity in which the taxpayer does not materially participate. A net passive activity loss generally may not be deducted against other types of income (e.g., wages, other ordinary or active income, portfolio income (interest and dividends), or capital gains). In other words, passive losses may generally only offset passive income for a tax year-the remaining net loss is generally "suspended" and carried forward to a year when it may be used to offset passive income (or when the final disposition of the property occurs). However, there is an exception (the "mom and pop exception," as we refer to it in the textbooks) to this general rule. Taxpayers who own more than 10% of the rental activity, have modified AGI under $100,000, and have active participation (managing the property qualifies), may deduct up to $25,000 annually of net passive losses attributable to real estate. There is a phase-out provision for modified AGI from $100,000 − $150,000, and the deduction is completely phased-out for modified AGI in excess of $150,000.
BACKGROUND: Sue Growne, client G14159, is looking to purchase a tavern, which would include both realty and personality. So ReaLand CPA’s could better serve this client, I, Bobbi Paternico was tasked with researching the legal and tax options available to the client, based upon the entity utilized for the purchase and the method of purchase.
John Manning Mortgage Broker is a mortgage brokerage firm that is located in Brooklyn, New York. They have more than 28 years of experience. John Manning Mortgage Broker has been licensed since 1991. They cater quality residential and commercial mortgages. Their options include adjustable-rate mortgages, bad credit loans, balloon loans, commercial loans, real estate loans, refinancing, PMI options, and more. John Manning Mortgage Broker is a proud member of the New York Association of Mortgage Brokers, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, the Third Avenue Merchants Association, the Board Member of Verrazano Rotary Club, and the Treasurer of Bay Ridge Cares.
The second step under Trevino and Nelson is to define the ethical issues. In this case, the American manager felt that it was dishonest to underreport earnings on the tax form. The manager also identified the payment of bustarella, which was viewed almost as a corrupt practice. These issues were ethical to the American manager, who assumed that because the process was different and less transparent than the American tax system that it lacked ethical integrity. To the Italians, however, neither practice is considered to be unethical, and should not have been an ethical dilemma for the manager. The manager was caught feeling that there was an ethical dilemma because such practices conflicted with his
It is imperative for tax professionals to understand the ethics environment of the practice. This paper is focused on the ethical responsibilities of tax professionals.
Riggers Inc (“Riggers, “client, or “Company”) is audited by Stone LLC CPA firm (“Stone” or “auditor”). The Compa” ” ny builds and owns offshore drilling rigs. Riggers is a US-based corporation that recently expanded its operations into Brazil (the only foreign-based operations for Riggers). As a result of this expansion, the client has encountered two complex issues related to accounting for income taxes. During the 2012 year-end audit, the auditors must use professional judgment with regard to these two income tax accounting issues. The first issue relates to
books and depreciated, and the lessee recognizes lease payments in the income statement in the period in which it is paid.