AICPA Certified Public Accountant CPA Regulation (CPA-Regulation) Free Practice Test
Question 1
Gibson purchased stock with a fair market value of $14,000 from Gibson's adult child for $12,000.
The child's cost basis in the stock at the date of sale was $16,000. Gibson sold the same stock to an unrelated party for $18,000. What is Gibson's recognized gain from the sale?
The child's cost basis in the stock at the date of sale was $16,000. Gibson sold the same stock to an unrelated party for $18,000. What is Gibson's recognized gain from the sale?
Correct Answer: A
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Question 2
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.
In 1994, Joan received $3,500 as beneficiary of the death benefit, which was provided by her brother's employer. Joan's brother did not have a nonforfeitable right to receive the money while living.
Determine the amount of income or loss, if any that should be included on page one of the Moores'
1994 Form 1040.
In 1994, Joan received $3,500 as beneficiary of the death benefit, which was provided by her brother's employer. Joan's brother did not have a nonforfeitable right to receive the money while living.
Correct Answer: N
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Question 3
Clark bought Series EE U.S. Savings Bonds after 1989. Redemption proceeds will be used for payment of college tuition for Clark's dependent child. One of the conditions that must be met for tax exemption of accumulated interest on these bonds is that the:
Correct Answer: C
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Question 4
Farr made a gift of stock to her child, Pat. At the date of gift, Farr's stock basis was $10,000 and the stock's fair market value was $15,000. No gift taxes were paid. What is Pat's basis in the stock for computing gain?
Correct Answer: C
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Question 5
Smith, an individual calendar-year taxpayer, purchased 100 shares of Core Co. common stock for
$15,000 on December 15, 1992, and an additional 100 shares for $13,000 on December 30, 1992. On January 3, 1993, Smith sold the shares purchased on December 15, 1992, for $13,000. What amount of loss from the sale of Core's stock is deductible on Smith's 1992 and 1993 income tax returns?
$15,000 on December 15, 1992, and an additional 100 shares for $13,000 on December 30, 1992. On January 3, 1993, Smith sold the shares purchased on December 15, 1992, for $13,000. What amount of loss from the sale of Core's stock is deductible on Smith's 1992 and 1993 income tax returns?
Correct Answer: C
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Question 6
Baum, an unmarried optometrist and sole proprietor of Optics, buys and maintains a supply of eyeglasses and frames to sell in the ordinary course of business. In 1999, Optics had $350,000 in gross business receipts and its year-end inventory was not subject to the uniform capitalization rules.
Baum's 1999 adjusted gross income was $90,000 and Baum qualified to itemize deductions. During
1999, Baum recorded the following information:
Business expenses:
What amount should Baum report as 1999 net earnings from self-employment?
Baum's 1999 adjusted gross income was $90,000 and Baum qualified to itemize deductions. During
1999, Baum recorded the following information:
Business expenses:
What amount should Baum report as 1999 net earnings from self-employment?
Correct Answer: C
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Question 7
In evaluating the hierarchy of authority in tax law, which of the following carries the greatest authoritative value for tax planning of transactions?
Correct Answer: C
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