Gary is a kindergarten teacher and purchased an Android tablet to use in class. For the purpose of eligible educator school supply tax credit, how can this be claimed? a)As consumable supplies that are eligible supply expenses b)As prescribed durable goods that are eligible supply expenses c)Cannot be claimed

Gary is a kindergarten teacher and purchased an Android tablet to use in class. For the purpose of eligible educator school supply tax credit, how can this be claimed? a)As consumable supplies that are eligible supply expenses b)As prescribed durable goods that are eligible supply expenses c)Cannot be claimed

Individual Income Taxes

43rd Edition

ISBN:9780357109731

Author:Hoffman

Publisher:Hoffman

Chapter9: Deductions: Employee And Self- Employed-related Expenses

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 40P

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A taxpayer is single and cannot be claimed by anyone as a dependent. He is a full-time law student at a local university. His tuition bill was $8,000. He paid the bill by withdrawing $2,000 from his savings account and borrowing the remainder from a local bank. For purposes of the education tax credits, what is the amount of his qualifying expenses? To maximize his education tax credit, identify the credit and amount that he should claim. (Show your calculations for partial credit review.)
Bernice is a sole proprietor who provides dog walking services to a number of neighborhood dog owners. Ralph hired Bernice to walk his husky while he was out of town on December 16, 2019. Bernice walks Ralph’s husky on December 16, 2019 and bills Ralph on the same day. Bernice received payment from Ralph in the form of a check on January 2, 2020. Which of the following is TRUE? Group of answer choices a)If Bernice is a cash basis taxpayer, she must claim the income on her 2019 tax return. b)If Bernice is a cash basis taxpayer, she must claim the income when it was earned. c)If Bernice is an accrual basis taxpayer, she must claim the income on her 2019 tax return. d) Bernice is an accrual basis taxpayer and must claim the income when she received it (on her 2020 tax return).
Christine is a full-time fourth-grade teacher at Vireo Academy. During the current year, she spends $1,400 for classroom supplies. On the submission of adequate substantiation, Vireo reimburses her for $500 of these expenses—the maximum reimbursement allowed for supplies under school policy. [The reimbursement is not shown as income (Box 1) of Form W–2 given to Christine by Vireo.] a. What are the income tax consequence of the $1,400, if Christine chooses to itemize her deductions from AGI?She can claim the educator's deduction in the amount of _____ _____ AGI and is an employee business expense which is nondeductible/deductible. . b. What are the income tax consequences of the $1,400, if Christine claims the standard deduction?She can claim the educator's deduction in the amount of _____ _____AGI.
Richere is a new client. She tells you that during the past year for fun she made quilts and sometimes sold them at local craft fairs. She said she earned about $1,750 doing this. Her tax preparer should: (a) Report this income on Schedule C and assist Richere to reconstruct her expenses for any items related to the production of the quilts, booth costs, and travel to the craft fairs. (b) Tell Richere that because she has no profit motive, the income is not taxable and the expenses are not deductible. (c) Explain the hobby loss rules to Richere and explain that the income should be reported on Schedule 1, line 8 but as this is a hobby, any expenses she has are not deductible. (d) Advise Richere that the income is reportable and that you will assist her to reconstruct her expenses which may be deducted on Schedule A, line 16.
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