51. For purposes of taxation of capital gains:
a. Short-term capital gains are taxed at 5 percent.
b. Ordinary income tax rates are applied to gains on collectibles.
c. Gains on Section 1231 assets may be treated as long-term capital gains, while losses in some cases may be deducted as ordinary losses.
d. Under the provisions of Section 1245, any gain recognized on the disposition of a Section 1245 asset will be classified as a capital gain.
52. Martha has a net capital loss of $17,000 and other ordinary taxable income of $45,000 for the current year. What is the amount of Martha's capital loss carryforward?
a. $0
b. $10,000
c. $14,000
d. $17,000
e. None of the above
53. In 2014, Paul, a single taxpayer, has taxable income of $30,000 exclusive of capital gains and losses. Paul incurred a $1,000 short-term capital loss and a $5,000 long-term capital loss. What is the amount of his long-term capital loss carryover to 2015?
a. $0
b. $2,000
c. $3,000
d. $5,000
e. None of the above
54. For the 2014 tax year, Morgan had $25,000 of ordinary income. In addition, he had an $1,900 long-term capital loss and a $1,600 short-term capital loss. What will be the amount of Morgan's capital loss carryforward to 2015?
a. $0
b. $300
c. $500
d. $3,000
e. $3,500
55. Martha has a net capital loss of $20,000 and other ordinary taxable income of $48,000 for the current tax year. What is the amount of Martha's taxable income after deducting the allowed capital loss?
a. $28,000
b. $38,000
c. $42,000
d. $45,000
e. None of the above
56. In 2014, Marc, a single taxpayer, has ordinary income of $35,000. In addition, he has $3,000 in short-term capital gains, short-term capital losses of $6,000, and long-term capital gains of $4,000. What is Marc's adjusted gross income (AGI) for 2014?
a. $32,000
b. $39,000
c. $36,000
d. $34,000
57. Which of the following assets is not a Section 1231 asset?
a. Equipment used in a business
b. The unharvested crops of a farmer
c. Timber
d. Inventory
e. All of the above are Section 1231 assets
58. Which one of the following is true about Section 1231 assets?
a. Section 1231 assets are treated like capital assets when they produce losses on sale.
b. Business property held 1 year or less is considered a Section 1231 asset.
c. Section 1231 assets include company stock.
d. Section 1231 asset losses must be netted against 1231 asset gains before tax treatment is determined.
e. All of the above are false.
59. On December 31, 2014, Henry, a sole proprietor, sold for $70,000 a machine that was used in his business. The machine had been purchased in a few years ago for $50,000, and when it was sold, it had accumulated depreciation of $15,000 and an adjusted basis of $35,000. For the year 2014, how should this gain be treated?
a. Ordinary income of $35,000
b. Section 1231 gain of $35,000
c. Section 1231 gain of $20,000 and ordinary income of $15,000
d. Section 1231 gain of $15,000 and ordinary income of $20,000
e. None of the above
60. Ben purchased an apartment building about 10 years ago, for $200,000. The building has been depreciated over the appropriate recovery period using the straight-line method. On December 31, 2014, the building was sold for $220,000, when the accumulated depreciation was $62,500. Ben is in the highest tax bracket; on his 2014 tax return, he should report:
a. Section 1231 gain of $20,000 and ordinary income of $62,500
b. Section 1231 gain of $62,500 and ordinary income of $20,000
c. Ordinary income of $82,500
d. Section 1231 gain of $20,000 and “unrecaptured depreciation” taxed at 25 percent of $62,500
e. None of the above
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