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Question 1

Distinguish between taxes that are proportional and those that are progressive.

Question 2

What is the difference between the Federal income tax on individuals and that imposed on corporations?

Question 3

List an advantage and a disadvantage of using the U.S. Tax Court as the trial court for Federal tax litigation.

Question 4

Where can you locate a published decision of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims?

Question 5

Heather, age 12, lives in the same household with her mother, grandmother, and uncle.

Who can qualify for the dependency exemption?Who takes preference?

Question 6

What is the purpose of the constructive receipt doctrine?

Question 7

Under what circumstances may a taxpayer deduct a rental loss associated with a vacation home?

Question 8

Edna incurs various legal fees in obtaining a divorce. What type of expenses associated with the
divorce are deductible by Edna and which are not?

Question 9

Hubert, a self-employed taxpayer, is married and has two children. He has asked you to explain the tax and nontax advantages of creating a Health Savings Account (HSA) for him and his family.

Question 10

What impact does a home equity loan have on taxable income?