WGU C237- TAXATION, Questions and answers, 100% Accurate, VERIFIED 2024

What is the nature of a progressive tax rate structure? - -increasing marginal tax rate as the tax base increases-federal taxes is an example Which two expenses are a tax-free use of a qualified tuition plan (QTP) distribution? - -QTP (such as 529 plans) allow for qualified higher education expenses such as tuition, room & board, books, supplies, computer equipment/software Which event would result in taxable income? - -Insolvent means they qualify as having less assets than their liabilities discharged in bankruptcy is not taxable forgiveness through public service is not taxable at the federal level Which type of gain does a taxpayer have if the taxpayer owns stock that has appreciated in value? - - The stock has appreciated in value, but has not been sold. Therefore, it is an unrealized gain currently. Once the stock is sold, if it has a gain, it will be a realized capital gain if it has appreciated in value and is sold for higher than what it was purchased at minus any fees. An individual purchases a piece of property with a fair market value of $30,000 for $28,000. The individual takes out a loan for $14,000 and pays the other $14,000 in cash. In addition, the individual pays $500 in transactions costs to purchase the property and $200 of delivery costs. What is the basis for the property? - -The basis is only what was paid for the property (cash + mortgage + all fees) $14,000 + $14,000 + 500 + $200 = $28,700 An individual purchases a piece of property with a fair market value of $50,000 for $54,000. The individual uses a loan for $44,000 and pays the other $10,000 in cash. In addition, the individual pays $1,000 in transactions costs to purchase the property and expects to earn $5,000 per year from renting the property to others. What is the basis for this property? - -The basis is only what was paid for the property (cash + mortgage + all fees)$44,000 + $10,000 + $1,000 = $55,000 What is an example of an ordinary asset?