Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780133799569
Author: Robert J. Freeman, Craig D. Shoulders, Dwayne N. McSwain, Robert B. Scott
Publisher: PEARSON
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1. The city levied $300,000 of special property taxes that are restricted by statue and by bond indentures for the servicing of general obligation bonds. One percent (1%) of
the taxes is expected to be uncollectible.
2. The city collected $246,800 of property taxes before the due date for taxes. The remainder of the taxes receivable become delinquent.
3. The city levied interest and penalties of $6,650 on the overdue taxes receivable. $1,370 of the interest and penalties is expected to prove uncollectible. The interest and
penalties on taxes are restricted for debt service as well.
4. The city collected $41,040 of delinquent taxes and $5,130 of interest and penalties receivable.
5. The city wrote off uncollectible taxes receivable of $4,370 and related interest and penalties of $1,370.
6. Investments that cost $1,000,000 were sold for $1,050,000. Investment income is not restricted, but is retained in the fund to be used for debt service if…
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During the current year, Knoxx County levied property taxes of $2,000,000 of which is 1% is is expected to be uncollectable. The following amounts were collected during the current year: Prior year taxes collected within the first 60 days of the current year: $50,000 Prior year taxes collected between 60 and 90 days into the current year: $120,000 Current year taxes collected in the current year: $1,800,000 Current year taxes collected within the first 60 days of the subsequent year: $80,000
What amount of property tax revenue should knoxx county report in its government-wide statement of activities?
a. $1,980,000
b. $2,000,000
c. $1,800,000
d. $1,970,000
8.
The Town of Loveland levied property taxes in the amount of $1,600,000. The town estimates that 1 percent will be uncollectible. The journal entry to record the tax levy will include
Multiple Choice
A debit to Cash for $1,584,000.
A credit to Revenues for $1,584,000.
A debit to Allowance for Uncollectible Current Taxes for $16,000.
A debit to Estimated Revenues for $1,600,000.
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Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting (11th Edition)
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