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A lack of compliance in the payment of use taxes can be resolved by several means.In this regard, comment on the f a.As reflected in Example 5, re-registration of a car purchased out of state is the o a.Registration of automobiles. b.Reporting of Internet purchases on state income tax returns.

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owner's home state to collect ...

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On transfers by death, the Federal government relies on an estate tax, while states impose an estate tax, an inheritance tax, both taxes, or neither tax.

A) True
B) False

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Unlike FICA, FUTA requires that employers comply with state as well as Federal rules.

A) True
B) False

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The Federal estate and gift taxes are examples of progressive taxes.

A) True
B) False

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Indicate which, if any, statement is incorrect.State income taxes:


A) Can piggyback to the Federal version.
B) Cannot apply to visiting nonresidents.
C) Can decouple from the Federal version.
D) Can provide occasional amnesty programs.
E) None of these.

F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

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Using the choices provided below, show the justification for each provision of the tax law listed. a.Economic considerations b.Social considerations c.Equity considerations d.Both a.and b. -Tax brackets are increased for inflation.

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Stealth taxes have the effect of generating additional taxes from all taxpayers.

A) True
B) False

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Using the choices provided below, show the justification for each provision of the tax law listed. a.Economic considerations b.Social considerations c.Equity considerations d.Both a.and b. -Additional depreciation deduction allowed for the year the asset is acquired.

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One of the major reasons for the enactment of the Federal estate tax was to prevent large amounts of wealth from being accumulated within a family unit.

A) True
B) False

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Congress reacts to judicial decisions that interpret the tax law in different ways.When it approves of a decision, Congress may act to amend the Code to incorporate the holding.When it disapproves, Congress may amend the Code to nullify its effect.Give an example of each one of these congressional reactions.

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Congress approved of the judicial conclu...

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To mitigate the effect of the annual accounting period concept, the tax law permits the carryforward of excess charitable contributions of a particular year to other years.

A) True
B) False

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What might cause an individual to owe income taxes in more than one state?

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Working in more than one state...

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Which, if any, of the following transactions will increase a taxing jurisdiction's revenue from the ad valorem tax imposed on real estate?


A) A resident dies and leaves his farm to his church.
B) A large property owner issues a conservation easement as to some of her land.
C) A tax holiday issued 10 years ago has expired.
D) A bankrupt motel is acquired by the Red Cross and is to be used to provide housing for homeless persons.
E) None of these.

F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

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Allowing a tax credit for certain solar energy property can be justified:


A) As helping small businesses.
B) As promoting administrative feasibility.
C) As promoting a government policy to use alternative energy sources.
D) Based on the wherewithal to pay concept.
E) None of these.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

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State income taxes generally can be characterized by:


A) The same date for filing as the Federal income tax.
B) No provision for withholding procedures.
C) Allowance of a deduction for Federal income taxes paid.
D) Applying only to individuals but not to corporations.
E) None of these.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Using the choices provided below, show the justification for each provision of the tax law listed. a.Economic considerations b.Social considerations c.Equity considerations d.Both a.and b. -A deduction for contributions by an employee to certain retirement plans.

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Using the choices provided below, show the justification for each provision of the tax law listed. a.Economic considerations b.Social considerations c.Equity considerations d.Both a.and b. -Tax credits available for the purchase of a vehicle that uses alternative (non-fossil) fuels.

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Which, if any, of the following transactions will decrease a taxing jurisdiction's ad valorem tax revenue imposed on real estate?


A) A tax holiday is granted to an out-of-state business that is searching for a new factory site.
B) An abandoned church is converted to a restaurant.
C) A public school is razed and turned into a city park.
D) A local university sells a dormitory that will be converted for use as an apartment building.
E) None of these.

F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

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The principal objective of the FUTA tax is to provide some measure of retirement security.

A) True
B) False

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Using the choices provided below, show the justification for each provision of the tax law listed. a.Economic considerations b.Social considerations c.Equity considerations d.Both a.and b. -A tax credit for amounts spent to furnish care for children while the parent is at work.

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