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Tax Module 5 Assignment
9/22/2014

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Assignment: Module 05 Assignment

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Discussion Question 6-4
Deductions for and from AGI (LO. 1)
Classify each of the following expenditures as a deduction for AGI, a deduction from AGI, or not deductible. Ignore any possible limitations.
a. Sam gives $5,000 to his father as a birthday gift.

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b. Sandra gives $1,000 to her church.

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c. Albert pays Dr. Dafashy $500 for medical services rendered.

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d. Mia pays alimony of $12,000 to Bill.

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e. Rex, who is self-employed, contributes $1,000 to his pension plan.

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f. April (the landlord) pays expenses of $500 associated with her rental property.

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Discussion Question 6-5
Deductions for and from AGI (LO. 1)
Classify each of the following expenditures as a deduction for AGI, partially deductible for AGI, a deduction from AGI, partially deductible from AGI, or not deductible:
a.

Amos contributes to his H.R. 10 plan (i.e., a retirement plan for a self-employed individual).
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Keith pays child support to his former wife, Renee, for the support of their son, Chris.
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c.

Judy pays professional dues that are reimbursed by her employer. Assume that adequate reporting is made. d.

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Ted pays $500 as the monthly mortgage payment on his personal residence. Of this amount, $100 represents a payment on principal, and $400 represents an interest payment.

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Lynn pays a moving company for moving her household goods (a qualified moving expense) to Detroit, where she is starting a new job. She is not reimbursed by her employer.

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Ralph pays property taxes on his personal residence.

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