PE 1 Flashcards
An accord and satisfaction
Where both parties agree to new terms that vary from the original contract such that fulfilling the terms of the new agreement will discharge the old agreement completely
novation
Change in contract where the contract itself stays the same but the party changes
Anticipatory repudiation
The Promisor indicates that he will not perform when the time comes
Necessary in order to have a security interest attach
The debtor must have rights in the collateral.
The value must be given by the creditor.
Either the creditor must take possession of the collateral or the debtor must sign a security agreement that describes the collateral.
Nondishargeable debts
WAFTED
Willful and malicious injury
Alimony
Fraud
Taxes
Educational loans
Debts that are undisclosed
State board of accountancy
Is the only one with the right to grant and revoke a license
For income to be taxable on a tax return, it must be
Both realized and recognized
private foundation
typically receive funding from a single major source, such as a family or corporation, rather than funding from many sources.
The primary activity of most 501(c)(3) private foundations is making grants to other charitable organizations and individuals.
How much in general expenditures can be deducted?
Expenditures up to $5,000 can be immediately deducted. Remaining expenses are amortized over 180 months.
Organizations that test consumer products for public safety
Are classified as public charities
With respect to a tax return preparer’s failure to disclose a conflict of interest,
the Internal Revenue Code does not set forth any penalty.
Limits to American credit and life time study
Both credits cannot be claimed by the same student
American credit
100% * fist 2000
25% * Second 2000 nothing over this
Lifetime credit
20% * expense nothing over 10,000
What doesn’t need a written contract
SWAP
Specially manufactured goods
Written confirmation
Admitted in court
Performed (enforceable to the extent of the performance of the party sought to be held liable)
Writ of garnishment.
allows a creditor to collect money from a debtor’s wages