Final Review Flashcards
What is the basis in stock repurchased resulting from a wash sales?
cost of replacement + disallowed loss
Is a bank liable to the drawer if failure to obey a stop pay did not cause a loss?
No
What is the basis in a new building that was destroyed and insurance was received for the loss?
Cost to rebuild
Equation for Like-Kind Exchange
(+) Basis Given Up
(–) Boot Received
(+) Gain Recognized
What is the distribution amount to a shareholder for property received with a liability to be assumed?
FMV of property - Liability assumed = Distribution
Sec 1231 gain recapture as ordinary income is for how many preceding years?
5 years
“Fit for all of the purposes for which the buyer intends to use the goods” is what type of warranty?
Merchantability
Term used to avoid liability under SEC 1933
Due Diligence
Does “Composition of Creditors” release the debtor from debt?
Yes
Can a charitable contribution increase or create a NOL?
No, charitable contributions are not part of a NOL
If it’s not clear if a property is joint tenancy or tenancy in common what is the default?
Tenancy in Common
Lessee purchasing the leased property does what to the lease?
Terminates it
Basis in partnership for a partner contributing services and property
FMV of Partnership interest - PMV Property Given = Income
BASIS = Income + Property AB
Does a buyer in the ordinary course of business take free of any security interest, even if perfected?
Yes
Are limited partners liable for who’s negligence?
Their own and who they supervise
What must be proven to claim fraud in the inducement?
The defendant made a false statement with intent to deceive
For a service contract where additional work is requested for additional pay, and the contract is over $500, is this binding?
Yes, additional pay is additional consideration
Can a consumer recover from a manufacture even if they can not prove negligence?
Yes
Shareholder’s basis in corporation when transferring property, equation
(+) Adjusted Basis (+) Gain Recognized (--) Boot Received (--) Liabilities Assumed (=) Basis in Corporation
Corporation’s basis in property contributed by Shareholder, equation
(+) Shareholder’s Adjusted Basis
(+) Gain recognized by the Shareholder
Holding period for Shareholder in property contributed to corporation
- Capital or Sec 1231 - tack on
2. All of property - day of contribution
Holding period for Corporation of property contributed
Tack-On Shareholder’s
Realized Gain or Loss Equation
(+) Amount Realized
(–) Adjusted Basis
(=) Realized Gain/Loss
Amounts Realized include what 4 items?
- Cash
- FMV of Property
- Liabilities Assumed
- Less: Selling Expense
Are losses on personal assets deductible?
No
Contributing Inventory to a corporation is what type of asset and what holding period will it take
Ordinary, Tack-On holding period
No gain or loss recognized to the Shareholder in a corporate formation when what occurs?
- **80% rule is first test
a. Stock is the only property received
b. Stock is received in exchange for cash or property only, no services
If boot is received in a corporate formation what is the amount of boot?
Lower of:
a. Realized Gain
b. FMV of Boot
When can you not compute realized gain?
You can always compute realized gain, but it’s not always recognized (ex. 80% test)
If debt assumed by a corporation is greater than the AB of property contributed by the shareholder what is the gain amount?
Gain = Debt Assumed – Adjusted Basis of Property
How are Guaranteed Payments accounted for in Partnerships?
Deducted from Ordinary Income
When are “Hot Assets” accounted for?
Only on Sale or Termination of Partnership Interest, not non liquidating distribution
Can basis in a Partnership go below Zero?
NO
What triggers an accrual basis tax payer?
Average over $5mill for 3 years
What is the tax return form for a S-Corp
1120-S
What or the Ordering Rules
- Net Income
- Distributions
- Losses
TRP Penalty (not client penalty) for taking an “unreasonable position”, not willfuly
Greater of:
a. $1,000
b. 50% of income received from client
TRP Penalty (not client penalty) for taking an “unreasonable position”, WILLFULLY
Greater of:
a. $5,000
b. 50% of income received from client
How are medical expenses paid for a dependent deducted (For AGI or Misc Itemized Deduction)
For AGI
How are expenses related to passive rental income deducted?
Schedule E, above the line
Are gambling losses an itemized deduction subject to the 2% floor?
No, not subject to the 10% floor
Child tax credit per child
$1,000