WGU C237 (WGUC237)

Define each component of the individual income tax formula - income from whatever source derived exclusions=any item of income that the tax laws says is not taxable gross income=all income received in cash, property, and services from whatever source derived and from which the taxpayer derives a direct economic benefit deductions for AGI=expense one would see on an income statement (wages, repairs, depreciation) and some nonbusiness deductions (alimony, moving expenses, IRA contributions) ...

What year was the U.S income tax on individuals permanently established? - 1913 What is the highest level of legislative authority of tax law in the United States? - Internal Revenue Code What are two primary sources of tax law in the United States? - Court Decisions and Revenue Rulings What is a certainty when evaluating a tax system? - Taxes can be estimated if annual income is the same What is an example of equity when evaluating a tax system? - Each taxpayer pays a different amount b...

The largest source of revenues for the federal government comes from - individual income taxes. Arthur pays tax of $5,000 on taxable income of $50,000 while taxpayer Barbara pays tax of $12,000 on $120,000. The tax is a - proportional tax. Which of the following taxes is regressive? - Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Sarah contributes $25,000 to a church. Sarah's marginal tax rate is 35% while her average tax rate is 25%. After considering her tax savings, Sarah's contribution ...

After the reinstatement of the individual federal income tax in 1894, why was the tax challenged in the courts? - Administration would be difficult since the tax was apportioned in proportion to state populations What are two primary sources of tax law in the United States? - Revenue Rulings, Court Decisions, Internal Revenue Code, Congressional Committee Reports, Income Tax Regulations, Revenue Procedures, and letter rulings What is a primary source of tax law in the United States? - Inte...

After reinstatement of the individual federal income tax in 1894, why was the tax challenged in the courts? A. Revenue from taxes was no longer necessary because the Civil War was over. B. Administration would be difficult since the tax was apportioned in proportion to state populations. C. The preferred method of taxation was on business transactions as opposed to individual income tax. D. The U.S. Constitution failed to define the meaning of income which would arguably prevent consiste...

Describe the history of taxation in the US - 1861 - to finance civil war 1894 - Income tax reinstated but ruled unconstitutional 1895 1913 - 16th amendment 1940 - WWII mass tax 1943 - pay as you go withholding 1986 - Internal Revenue Code Identify the sources of tax law - Legislative Branch - Internal Revenue Code (Top) - Congressional Committee Reports Executive - Income Tax Regulations - Revenue Rulings - Revenue Procedures - Letter Rulings Judicial - Court Decisions Descri...

What year was the US income tax on individuals permanently established? - 1913 What is the second-highest level of legislative authority of tax law in the United States? - Internal Revenue Code In which publications does the IRS provide information on the tax consequences of specific transactions encountered in practice? - Revenue Rulings How are tax systems evaluated in terms of equity? - Each taxpayer pays a different amount based on their income level What is horizontal equity? - When ...