Andrea entered into a § 529 qualified tuition program for the benefit of her daughter, Joanna. Andrea contributed $15,000 to the fund. The fund balance had accumulated to $25,000 by the time Joanna was ready to enter college. However, Joanna received a scholarship that paid for her tuition, fees, books, supplies, and room and board. So Andrea withdrew the funds from the § 529 plan and bought Joanna a new car. What are the tax consequences to Andrea of withdrawing the funds? Assume instead that Joanna’s scholarship did not cover her room and board, which cost $7,500 per academic year. During the current year, $7,500 of the fund balance was used to pay for Joanna’s room and board. The remaining amount was left in the § 529 plan to cover her room and board for future academic years. What are the tax consequences to Andrea and to Joanna of using the $7,500 to pay for the room and board?

Alison Jacobs (single) purchased a home in Las Vegas, Nevada, for $480,000. She moved into the home on September 1, year 0. She lived in the home as her primary residence until July 1 of year 4, when she sold the home for $744,000. If Alison's tax rate on long-term capital gains is 15 percent, what amount of tax will Alison pay on the $264,000 gain? (Enter only numbers with no dollar signs or other punctuation.)

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Would you sign this return if you were Tom and Teri’s Paid Tax Preparer? Why or why not?   Your clients, Tom (age 48) and Teri (age 45) Trendy, have a son, Tim (age 27). Tim lives in Hawaii, where he studies the effects of various sunscreens on his ability to surf. Last year, Tim was out of money and wanted to move back home and live with Tom and Teri. To prevent this, Tom lent Tim $20,000 with the understanding that he would stay in Hawaii and not come home. Tom had Tim sign a formal note, including a stated interest rate and due date. Tom has a substantial portfolio of stocks and bonds and has generated a significant amount of capital gains in the current year. He concluded that Tim is a deadbeat and the $20,000 note is worthless. Consequently, Tom wants to his son’s bad debt on his and Teri’s current tax return and net it against his other capital gains and losses. Tom is adamant about this!

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6 Holly and Zachary Neal, from Dublin, Virginia, are preparing to file their 2020 income taxes. Their children are grown; however, Holly's mother, Martha, has moved in with them. As Holly is mow caring for her mother, she is no longer working. Martha is dependent on their income for support except for her $525.24 monthly Social Security benefit. Zachary works for a software company and earns anough to keep their heads above water; however, he had to discontinue paticipation in his retirement plan so they could pay the bills. Holly is taking this opportunity to work toward her master's degree. They know they will file jointly but need your help preparing their tax return. They have gathered all of the appropriate records: a. Are Martha's unreimbursed medical expense deductible on the Neals' tax return? Why or why not? b. Is Martha required to file a tax return? Why or why not? c. What tax advantage(s), attributable to Holly's education expenses, can the Neals include on their return? d.…

Joyce is a widowed taxpayer whose husband Willard passed away on March 31, 2020. Joyce and Willard had purchased a home for $215,000 on September 12, 2004, lived in the home as their main home until Willard's death. Joyce moved in with her daughter after Willard's death, and sold the home on November 30, 2020 , for $595,000. How much of the gain on the sale can Joyce exclude from taxable income? Select one: O a. $500,000, the maximum exclusion for an unmarried surviving spouse O b. $380,000, the amount of gain on the sale of the home O C. $250,000, the maximum exclusion amount for a single taxpayer O d. $0, because she moved out before she sold the home

Bonnie is 49 and single. She receives salary income of $35,000, unemployment compensation of $5,400, dividend income of $1,000 and a gift of $7,000 in cash from her aunt. How much is Bonnie's taxable income (Form 1040, Line 15)?   Note:- Do not provide handwritten solution. Maintain accuracy and quality in your answer. Take care of plagiarism. Answer completely. You will get up vote for sure.

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Determine the total amount that will qualify for itemized deduction by the taxpayer.  Rita needed some cash to attend a friend's 21st birthday COVID-themed bash in Nashville, but eas bit short of the amount required for the (safe)travel. She borrowed $500 form her sister for the trip and two months later repaid the amount along with $25 extra as an interest payment.