Question 1

Tim Bridges owns a bass fishing boat.His state imposes an annual 3.25 percent tax on the current value of this boat.What type of tax is this most likely to be?

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A)  General sales tax
B)  Excise tax
C)  Personal property tax
D)  Income tax
E)  Estate taxF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

The state of Oklahoma imposes a tax of $.17 per gallon on gasoline.What type of tax is this most likely to be?

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A)  General sales tax
B)  Excise tax
C)  Personal property tax
D)  Income tax
E)  Estate taxF) None of the above
G) A) and B) B

Question 3

Cameron Nelson wants to complete his own federal income tax return.He has several questions about the tax form to use and what items should be reported as income.What sources of assistance would you recommend for Cameron?

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Question 4

Most people pay federal income tax by:

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A)  paying the total amount owed on April 15.
B)  filing quarterly tax returns.
C)  having amounts deducted from his/her pay.
D)  earning tax credits for various deductions.
E)  filing the 1040 EZ form.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Kelly Vernon wants her tax return prepared by a government approved tax expert.Which of the following tax preparers should Kelly use?

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A)  CPA
B)  Enrolled agent
C)  Nationally-certified tax preparer
D)  Tax attorney
E)  Local tax preparerF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

Which of the following is a major source of revenue for local governments?

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A)  Real estate property tax
B)  Excise tax
C)  Estate tax
D)  Inheritance tax
E)  Social Security taxF) A) and E)
G) D) and E) A

Question 7

The ______________ property tax is based on the value of land and buildings at some point in time.

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A)  personal
B)  real estate
C)  direct
D)  proportional
E)  regressiveF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

An expense that would be included in the itemized deductions of a taxpayer is:

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A)  personal postage expenses.
B)  life insurance premiums.
C)  real estate property taxes.
D)  retirement plan contributions.
E)  annual interest paid on credit cards.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

A deduction from adjusted gross income for yourself,your spouse,and qualified dependents is:

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A)  the standard deduction.
B)  a tax credit.
C)  an itemized deduction.
D)  an exclusion.
E)  an exemption.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Which one of the following people is least likely to have to file a federal income tax return?

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A)  A U.S.citizen who is a resident of Puerto Rico.
B)  A U.S.citizen earning $8,000 where taxes were withheld.
C)  A single person earning less than $10,000.
D)  A single person over age 65 earning $15,000.
E)  A 28-year old single college student earning more than $11,000.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

A person with a total tax liability of $4,350 and withholding of federal taxes of $3,975 would:

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A)  receive a refund of $3,975.
B)  owe $4,350.
C)  owe $375.
D)  receive a refund of $4,350.
E)  receive a refund of $375.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Joan Sanchez is single and earns $40,000 in taxable income.She uses the following tax rate schedule to calculate the taxes she owes.
 What is Joan's marginal tax rate?

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A)  10%
B)  15%
C)  25%
D)  28%
E)  between 10% and 15%F) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Which one of the following states does not have a general sales tax?

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A)  Virginia
B)  Maryland
C)  Texas
D)  Alaska
E)  MichiganF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 14

When planning to use a tax preparation service,what factors should be considered?

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Question 15

How is taxable income computed?

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Question 16

Thomas Franklin claimed an additional $3,000 in deductions he knowingly knew he did not qualify for so he could reduce his tax bill.This is referred to as tax:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidance.
B)  acceleration.
C)  evasion.
D)  delaying.
E)  deferment.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Tax evasion is the use of illegal actions to reduce one's taxes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which type of tax is imposed on specific goods and services,such as gasoline,at the time of purchase?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estate
B)  Inheritance
C)  Excise
D)  General sales
E)  Value-addedF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Most people pay the following taxes:

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A)  taxes on purchases.
B)  taxes on property.
C)  taxes on wealth.
D)  taxes on earnings.
E)  All of theseF) C) and D)
G) A) and E) E

Question 20

Michael closed on his new home December 31,2016 instead of January 1,2017.As a result,Michael:

Accepted Answer

A)  accelerated tax deductions in 2016.
B)  accelerated tax deductions in 2017.
C)  increased his adjusted gross income in 2016.
D)  decreased his adjusted gross income in 2017.
E)  decreased tax exemptions in 2016.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Exam 4: Planning Your Tax Strategy

Tim Bridges owns a bass fishing boat.His state imposes an annual 3.25 percent tax on the current value of this boat.What type of tax is this most likely to be?

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The state of Oklahoma imposes a tax of $.17 per gallon on gasoline.What type of tax is this most likely to be?

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Cameron Nelson wants to complete his own federal income tax return.He has several questions about the tax form to use and what items should be reported as income.What sources of assistance would you recommend for Cameron?

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Most people pay federal income tax by:

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Kelly Vernon wants her tax return prepared by a government approved tax expert.Which of the following tax preparers should Kelly use?

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Which of the following is a major source of revenue for local governments?

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The ______________ property tax is based on the value of land and buildings at some point in time.

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An expense that would be included in the itemized deductions of a taxpayer is:

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A deduction from adjusted gross income for yourself,your spouse,and qualified dependents is:

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Which one of the following people is least likely to have to file a federal income tax return?

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A person with a total tax liability of $4,350 and withholding of federal taxes of $3,975 would:

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Joan Sanchez is single and earns $40,000 in taxable income.She uses the following tax rate schedule to calculate the taxes she owes. What is Joan's marginal tax rate?

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Which one of the following states does not have a general sales tax?

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When planning to use a tax preparation service,what factors should be considered?

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How is taxable income computed?

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Thomas Franklin claimed an additional $3,000 in deductions he knowingly knew he did not qualify for so he could reduce his tax bill.This is referred to as tax:

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Tax evasion is the use of illegal actions to reduce one's taxes.

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Which type of tax is imposed on specific goods and services,such as gasoline,at the time of purchase?

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Most people pay the following taxes:

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Michael closed on his new home December 31,2016 instead of January 1,2017.As a result,Michael:

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