Chapter 3Chapter 3
Tax Determination; Personal and Dependency Exemptions; An
Overview of Property Transactions
Tax Determination; Personal and Dependency Exemptions; An
Overview of Property Transactions
Copyright ©2007 South-Western/Thomson LearningCopyright ©2007 South-Western/Thomson Learning
Individual Income TaxesIndividual Income Taxes
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Tax Formula (slide 1 of 2)Tax Formula (slide 1 of 2)
Income (broadly conceived) $x,xxxLess:Exclusions (x,xxx)Gross Income $x,xxxLess:Deductions for AGI (x,xxx)AGI $x,xxxLess:The greater of-
Total itemized deductionsor the standard deduction (x,xxx)Personal & dependency exemptions (x,xxx)
Taxable Income $x,xxx
Income (broadly conceived) $x,xxxLess:Exclusions (x,xxx)Gross Income $x,xxxLess:Deductions for AGI (x,xxx)AGI $x,xxxLess:The greater of-
Total itemized deductionsor the standard deduction (x,xxx)Personal & dependency exemptions (x,xxx)
Taxable Income $x,xxxFIGURE 3–1
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Tax Formula (slide 2 of 2)Tax Formula (slide 2 of 2)
Tax on taxable income (see Tax Tables or Tax Rate Schedules) $ x,xxxLess: Tax credits (including income taxes withheld and prepaid) (xxx)Tax due (or refund) $ xxx
Tax on taxable income (see Tax Tables or Tax Rate Schedules) $ x,xxxLess: Tax credits (including income taxes withheld and prepaid) (xxx)Tax due (or refund) $ xxx
FIGURE 3–1
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Standard Deduction (slide 1 of 2)
Standard Deduction (slide 1 of 2)
• The basic standard deduction (BSD) amount depends on filing status of taxpayer
• The basic standard deduction (BSD) amount depends on filing status of taxpayer
Filing status 2005 2006 .Single $5,000 $5,150MFJ, SS 10,000 10,300HH 7,300 7,550MFS 5,000 5,150
TABLE 3–1
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Standard Deduction(slide 2 of 2)
Standard Deduction(slide 2 of 2)
• Additional standard deduction (ASD)– For taxpayers age 65 or older and/or legally
blind
• Additional standard deduction (ASD)– For taxpayers age 65 or older and/or legally
blind
Filing Status 2005 2006 .Single $1,250 $1,250MFJ, SS 1,000 1,000HH 1,250 1,250MFS 1,000 1,000
TABLE 3–2
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Determining Standard DeductionDetermining Standard Deduction
• Examples (2006 tax year):– Taxpayer is single, blind, and age 65 or older
• SD = $5,150 (BSD) + $1,250 (ASD) + $1,250 (ASD) = $7,650
– Taxpayers are married, filing jointly, one blind, and both age 65 or older
• SD = $10,300 (BSD) + $1,000 (ASD) + $1,000 (ASD) + $1,000 (ASD) = $13,300
• Examples (2006 tax year):– Taxpayer is single, blind, and age 65 or older
• SD = $5,150 (BSD) + $1,250 (ASD) + $1,250 (ASD) = $7,650
– Taxpayers are married, filing jointly, one blind, and both age 65 or older
• SD = $10,300 (BSD) + $1,000 (ASD) + $1,000 (ASD) + $1,000 (ASD) = $13,300
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Taxpayers Ineligible For Standard Deduction
Taxpayers Ineligible For Standard Deduction
• Certain taxpayers cannot use the SD:– Married, filing separately, when either spouse
itemizes deductions– Nonresident aliens– Individual filing return for tax year of less than
12 months because of change in annual accounting period
• Certain taxpayers cannot use the SD:– Married, filing separately, when either spouse
itemizes deductions– Nonresident aliens– Individual filing return for tax year of less than
12 months because of change in annual accounting period
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SD Limit For Person Claimed as DependentSD Limit For Person Claimed as Dependent
• Individual claimed as dependent has a BSD limited to the greater of:– $850 or – $300 plus earned income (but not exceeding
normal BSD)
• ASD amount(s) still available
• Individual claimed as dependent has a BSD limited to the greater of:– $850 or – $300 plus earned income (but not exceeding
normal BSD)
• ASD amount(s) still available
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Examples of SD Limit (slide 1 of 2)Examples of SD Limit (slide 1 of 2)
• Dependent’s SD (2006 tax year):– A blind child who earns $200 and is claimed by
parents as a dependency exemption• SD = $850 (BSD) + $1,250 (ASD) = $2,100
– A child who earns $1,500 and is claimed by parents as a dependency exemption
• SD = $1,800 [BSD equal to greater of $850 or ($300 + $1,500 earned income)]
• Dependent’s SD (2006 tax year):– A blind child who earns $200 and is claimed by
parents as a dependency exemption• SD = $850 (BSD) + $1,250 (ASD) = $2,100
– A child who earns $1,500 and is claimed by parents as a dependency exemption
• SD = $1,800 [BSD equal to greater of $850 or ($300 + $1,500 earned income)]
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Examples of SD Limit (slide 2 of 2)Examples of SD Limit (slide 2 of 2)
• Examples of dependent’s SD (2006 tax year)– A child who earns $5,500 and is claimed by
parents as a dependency exemption• SD = $5,150 [BSD limited to normal amount]
• Examples of dependent’s SD (2006 tax year)– A child who earns $5,500 and is claimed by
parents as a dependency exemption• SD = $5,150 [BSD limited to normal amount]
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Personal and Dependency Exemption Amounts
Personal and Dependency Exemption Amounts
• Amounts– 2005: $3,200 per exemption– 2006: $3,300 per exemption
• Personal and dependency exemptions– One per taxpayer (two personal exemptions
when married, filing jointly) and for each dependent
• Exception: Individual claimed as dependent by another taxpayer does not receive a personal exemption
• Amounts– 2005: $3,200 per exemption– 2006: $3,300 per exemption
• Personal and dependency exemptions– One per taxpayer (two personal exemptions
when married, filing jointly) and for each dependent
• Exception: Individual claimed as dependent by another taxpayer does not receive a personal exemption
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Personal and Dependency Exemptions In Year Of Death
Personal and Dependency Exemptions In Year Of Death
• Personal exemption allowed on joint return for spouse who dies during the year– Example: Tom and Betty were married in 1990.
Tom dies on February 1, 2006. A personal exemption may be claimed for Tom on the taxpayers’ 2006 joint return.
• Personal exemption allowed on joint return for spouse who dies during the year– Example: Tom and Betty were married in 1990.
Tom dies on February 1, 2006. A personal exemption may be claimed for Tom on the taxpayers’ 2006 joint return.
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Dependency Exemptions (slide 1 of 2)Dependency Exemptions (slide 1 of 2)
• A dependency exemption is available for one who is either a qualifying child or a qualifying relative– A qualifying child must meet the following
tests:• Relationship• Abode• Age, and • Support
• A dependency exemption is available for one who is either a qualifying child or a qualifying relative– A qualifying child must meet the following
tests:• Relationship• Abode• Age, and • Support
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Dependency Exemptions (slide 2 of 2)Dependency Exemptions (slide 2 of 2)
• One objective of the Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004 (WFTRA of 2004)– Establish a uniform definition of qualifying
child for purposes of the:• Dependency exemption• Child tax credit• Earned income credit• Dependent care credit, and • Head-of-household filing status
• One objective of the Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004 (WFTRA of 2004)– Establish a uniform definition of qualifying
child for purposes of the:• Dependency exemption• Child tax credit• Earned income credit• Dependent care credit, and • Head-of-household filing status
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Relationship TestRelationship Test
• The child must be the taxpayer’s: – Son or daughter– Stepson or stepdaughter– Brother or sister– Stepbrother or stepsister– Half brother or half sister, or – A descendant of such individual (e.g., grandchildren,
nephews, nieces)• A child who has been adopted, or whose adoption
is pending, qualifies• A foster child may also qualify
• The child must be the taxpayer’s: – Son or daughter– Stepson or stepdaughter– Brother or sister– Stepbrother or stepsister– Half brother or half sister, or – A descendant of such individual (e.g., grandchildren,
nephews, nieces)• A child who has been adopted, or whose adoption
is pending, qualifies• A foster child may also qualify
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Abode Test Abode Test
• A qualifying child must live with the taxpayer for more than half of the year– Temporary absences from the household due to
special circumstances (e.g., illness, education) are not considered
• A qualifying child must live with the taxpayer for more than half of the year– Temporary absences from the household due to
special circumstances (e.g., illness, education) are not considered
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Age TestAge Test
• The child must be under age 19 or under age 24 in the case of a student– A student is a child who, during any part of five
months of the year, is enrolled full time at a school or government-sponsored on-farm training course
– Individuals who are disabled are not subject to the age test
• The child must be under age 19 or under age 24 in the case of a student– A student is a child who, during any part of five
months of the year, is enrolled full time at a school or government-sponsored on-farm training course
– Individuals who are disabled are not subject to the age test
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SupportSupport
• To be a qualifying child, the individual must not be self-supporting– Cannot provide more than one-half of his or her
own support– In the case of a full-time student, scholarships
are not considered to be support
• To be a qualifying child, the individual must not be self-supporting– Cannot provide more than one-half of his or her
own support– In the case of a full-time student, scholarships
are not considered to be support
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Tiebreaker RulesTiebreaker Rules
• In situations where a child may be a qualifying child for more than one person– Tiebreaker rules specify which person has
priority in claiming the dependency exemption
• In situations where a child may be a qualifying child for more than one person– Tiebreaker rules specify which person has
priority in claiming the dependency exemption
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Qualifying RelativeQualifying Relative
• In order to claim a dependency exemption for a qualifying relative, the following tests must be met:– Relationship – Gross income– Support
• In order to claim a dependency exemption for a qualifying relative, the following tests must be met:– Relationship – Gross income– Support
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Relationship TestRelationship Test
• The relationship test for a qualifying relative is more expansive than for a qualifying child. Also included are the following relatives:– Lineal ascendants (e.g., parents, grandparents)– Collateral ascendants (e.g., uncles, aunts)– Certain in-laws (e.g., son-, daughter-, father-, mother-,
brother-, and sister-in-law)
• The relationship test also includes unrelated parties who live with the taxpayer
• The relationship test for a qualifying relative is more expansive than for a qualifying child. Also included are the following relatives:– Lineal ascendants (e.g., parents, grandparents)– Collateral ascendants (e.g., uncles, aunts)– Certain in-laws (e.g., son-, daughter-, father-, mother-,
brother-, and sister-in-law)
• The relationship test also includes unrelated parties who live with the taxpayer
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Gross Income TestGross Income Test
• Dependent’s gross income must be less than the exemption amount ($3,300 for 2006)
• Dependent’s gross income must be less than the exemption amount ($3,300 for 2006)
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Support TestSupport Test
• Taxpayer must provide more than 50% of the qualifying relative’s support– Only amounts expended are considered in the support
test
– Scholarships are not considered in the support test
• Two exceptions to the support test:– Multiple support agreements
– Children of divorced parents
• Taxpayer must provide more than 50% of the qualifying relative’s support– Only amounts expended are considered in the support
test
– Scholarships are not considered in the support test
• Two exceptions to the support test:– Multiple support agreements
– Children of divorced parents
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Multiple Support AgreementsMultiple Support Agreements
• Allows one member of a group providing > 50% of support to claim individual even though no one person provides > 50% support– Eligible parties must provide > 10% of support
– Each eligible party must meet all other dependency requirements
• Example - Allows children of elderly parent to claim exemption for parent when none individually meets the 50% support test
• Allows one member of a group providing > 50% of support to claim individual even though no one person provides > 50% support– Eligible parties must provide > 10% of support
– Each eligible party must meet all other dependency requirements
• Example - Allows children of elderly parent to claim exemption for parent when none individually meets the 50% support test
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Children of Divorced ParentsChildren of Divorced Parents
• A special rule grants the dependency exemption to the noncustodial parent if the divorce (or separate maintenance) decree so specifies or the custodial parent issues a waiver– To qualify under this special rule, the parents must:
• Provide more than half of the support (either jointly or singly) of the child
• Have custody (either jointly or singly) of the child (or children) for more than half of the year
• If this special rule does not apply, the dependency exemption is awarded under the qualifying child or qualifying relative rules
• A special rule grants the dependency exemption to the noncustodial parent if the divorce (or separate maintenance) decree so specifies or the custodial parent issues a waiver– To qualify under this special rule, the parents must:
• Provide more than half of the support (either jointly or singly) of the child
• Have custody (either jointly or singly) of the child (or children) for more than half of the year
• If this special rule does not apply, the dependency exemption is awarded under the qualifying child or qualifying relative rules
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Other Rules for Dependency Exemptions
Other Rules for Dependency Exemptions
• In addition to fitting into either the qualifying child or the qualifying relative category, a dependent must also meet:– The joint return, and – The citizenship or residency tests
• In addition to fitting into either the qualifying child or the qualifying relative category, a dependent must also meet:– The joint return, and – The citizenship or residency tests
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Joint Return TestJoint Return Test
• Dependent cannot file a joint return with spouse unless:– Filing solely for refund of tax withheld– No tax liability exists for either spouse – Neither spouse required to file return
• Dependent cannot file a joint return with spouse unless:– Filing solely for refund of tax withheld– No tax liability exists for either spouse – Neither spouse required to file return
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Citizen or Residency TestCitizen or Residency Test
• Dependent must be a U.S. citizen or a resident of U.S., Canada, or Mexico
• Dependent must be a U.S. citizen or a resident of U.S., Canada, or Mexico
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Phase-out of Exemptions (slide 1 of 2)Phase-out of Exemptions (slide 1 of 2)
Applies when taxpayer’s AGI in 2006 exceeds:
• $225,750 for married, filing jointly, or surviving spouse
• $188,150 for head of household
• $150,500 for single
• $112,875 for married, filing separately
Applies when taxpayer’s AGI in 2006 exceeds:
• $225,750 for married, filing jointly, or surviving spouse
• $188,150 for head of household
• $150,500 for single
• $112,875 for married, filing separately
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Phase-out of Exemptions (slide 2 of 2)Phase-out of Exemptions (slide 2 of 2)
• Exemptions deduction is reduced by 2% for every $2,500 ($1,250 for MFS), or part thereof, that AGI exceeds threshold amounts
• Exemptions deduction is reduced by 2% for every $2,500 ($1,250 for MFS), or part thereof, that AGI exceeds threshold amounts
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Child Tax CreditChild Tax Credit
• $1,000 tax credit is allowed for each dependent child under the age of 17– Qualifying child includes stepchildren and eligible
foster children
• $1,000 tax credit is allowed for each dependent child under the age of 17– Qualifying child includes stepchildren and eligible
foster children
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Taxes RatesTaxes Rates
• Prior to recent legislation, tax rates were 15%, 28%, 31%, 36%, and 39.6%
• Effective January 1, 2003 – Tax rates are 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, and
35%
• Prior to recent legislation, tax rates were 15%, 28%, 31%, 36%, and 39.6%
• Effective January 1, 2003 – Tax rates are 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, and
35%
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Kiddie Tax (slide 1 of 4)Kiddie Tax (slide 1 of 4)
• Net unearned income (NUI) of child is taxed at parents’ rate– Child must be under age 14 at end of year– NUI generally equals unearned income less
$1,700 (2006 tax year)
• Net unearned income (NUI) of child is taxed at parents’ rate– Child must be under age 14 at end of year– NUI generally equals unearned income less
$1,700 (2006 tax year)
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Kiddie Tax (slide 2 of 4)Kiddie Tax (slide 2 of 4)
• Unearned income includes:– Taxable interest– Dividends– Capital gains– Rents– Royalties– Pension and annuity income, and – Unearned income from trusts
• Unearned income includes:– Taxable interest– Dividends– Capital gains– Rents– Royalties– Pension and annuity income, and – Unearned income from trusts
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Kiddie Tax (slide 3 of 4)Kiddie Tax (slide 3 of 4)
• Computing NUI for Kiddie Tax:Unearned income
Less: $850
Less: The greater of:
i) $850, or
ii) Allowable itemized deductions connected with production of unearned income
Equals: net unearned income
• Computing NUI for Kiddie Tax:Unearned income
Less: $850
Less: The greater of:
i) $850, or
ii) Allowable itemized deductions connected with production of unearned income
Equals: net unearned income
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Kiddie Tax (slide 4 of 4)Kiddie Tax (slide 4 of 4)
• Net unearned income taxed at parents’ rate– Remainder of taxable income taxed at child’s rate
• Two options for computing the tax – A separate return may be filed for the child, or
– The parents may elect to report child’s income on their own return
• The tax on net unearned income (referred to as the allocable parental tax) is computed as though the income had been included on the parents’ return
– Form 8615 is used to compute the tax
• Net unearned income taxed at parents’ rate– Remainder of taxable income taxed at child’s rate
• Two options for computing the tax – A separate return may be filed for the child, or
– The parents may elect to report child’s income on their own return
• The tax on net unearned income (referred to as the allocable parental tax) is computed as though the income had been included on the parents’ return
– Form 8615 is used to compute the tax
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Filing Requirements (slide 1 of 2)Filing Requirements (slide 1 of 2)
• General Rule: Tax return must be filed if gross income is ≥ the sum of the standard deduction and exemption amount
• ASD for blind does not apply for this determination
– Special rules apply for dependents and self-employed taxpayers
• General Rule: Tax return must be filed if gross income is ≥ the sum of the standard deduction and exemption amount
• ASD for blind does not apply for this determination
– Special rules apply for dependents and self-employed taxpayers
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Filing Requirements (slide 2 of 2)Filing Requirements (slide 2 of 2)
• Tax return of an individual is due on or before the 15th day of the 4th month after taxpayer’s year end– Most individuals are calendar year taxpayers, thus, due
date is April 15
• May obtain a 6 month extension of time to file– Excuses a taxpayer from penalty for failure to file , not
from penalty for failure to pay• If more tax is owed, extension request (Form 4868) should be
accompanied by check for balance of tax due
• Tax return of an individual is due on or before the 15th day of the 4th month after taxpayer’s year end– Most individuals are calendar year taxpayers, thus, due
date is April 15
• May obtain a 6 month extension of time to file– Excuses a taxpayer from penalty for failure to file , not
from penalty for failure to pay• If more tax is owed, extension request (Form 4868) should be
accompanied by check for balance of tax due
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Filing StatusFiling Status
• There are 5 filing statuses– Single
– Married, filing jointly
– Surviving spouse (qualifying widow or widower)
– Head of household
– Married, filing separately
• Filing status affects tax rate brackets, standard deduction, and other amounts
• There are 5 filing statuses– Single
– Married, filing jointly
– Surviving spouse (qualifying widow or widower)
– Head of household
– Married, filing separately
• Filing status affects tax rate brackets, standard deduction, and other amounts
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Single Filing StatusSingle Filing Status
• Includes a taxpayer who is unmarried or separated from spouse by a divorce decree or separate maintenance agreement and does not qualify for another filing status – Marital status is determined as of the last day of
the tax year• When a spouse dies during the year, marital status is
determined as of the date of death
• Includes a taxpayer who is unmarried or separated from spouse by a divorce decree or separate maintenance agreement and does not qualify for another filing status – Marital status is determined as of the last day of
the tax year• When a spouse dies during the year, marital status is
determined as of the date of death
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Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) Filing Status
Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) Filing Status
• Married as of last day of taxable year, or
• Spouse dies during taxable year
• Married as of last day of taxable year, or
• Spouse dies during taxable year
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Surviving Spouse Filing StatusSurviving Spouse Filing Status
• Same tax rate brackets as married, filing jointly
• File as surviving spouse for 2 years after death of spouse if taxpayer maintains a home in which a dependent child lives
• Same tax rate brackets as married, filing jointly
• File as surviving spouse for 2 years after death of spouse if taxpayer maintains a home in which a dependent child lives
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Married Filing Separately Filing StatusMarried Filing Separately Filing Status
• Married but not filing a return with spouse and not abandoned spouse
• Married but not filing a return with spouse and not abandoned spouse
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Head of Household (HH) Filing StatusHead of Household (HH) Filing Status
• Must be unmarried as of end of year or an abandoned spouse
• Must pay > half the cost of maintaining a household which is the principal home of a dependent for more than half of tax year– A dependent must satisfy either the qualifying child or
the qualifying relative category• A qualifying relative must also meet the relationship test
• Must be unmarried as of end of year or an abandoned spouse
• Must pay > half the cost of maintaining a household which is the principal home of a dependent for more than half of tax year– A dependent must satisfy either the qualifying child or
the qualifying relative category• A qualifying relative must also meet the relationship test
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Exception to the HH Requirements
Exception to the HH Requirements
• HH may be claimed if taxpayer maintains a separate home for his or her parents
– At least one parent must qualify as a dependent
• HH may be claimed if taxpayer maintains a separate home for his or her parents
– At least one parent must qualify as a dependent
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Abandoned SpouseAbandoned Spouse
• Allows married taxpayer to file as Head of Household if taxpayer:
– Does not file a joint return– Paid > half the cost of maintaining a home– Spouse did not live in home during last 6
months of tax year– Home was principal residence of taxpayer’s
child for > half of year– Can claim child as a dependent
• Allows married taxpayer to file as Head of Household if taxpayer:
– Does not file a joint return– Paid > half the cost of maintaining a home– Spouse did not live in home during last 6
months of tax year– Home was principal residence of taxpayer’s
child for > half of year– Can claim child as a dependent
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Gains and Losses from Property Transactions (slide 1 of 3)
Gains and Losses from Property Transactions (slide 1 of 3)
•In order for gains (losses) to be recognized (included in gross income), they must be realized:
–Realized gain (loss) = amount realized - adjusted basis•Amount realized = selling price - costs of disposition•Adjusted basis = cost + capital additions - cost recovery
•In order for gains (losses) to be recognized (included in gross income), they must be realized:
–Realized gain (loss) = amount realized - adjusted basis•Amount realized = selling price - costs of disposition•Adjusted basis = cost + capital additions - cost recovery
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Gains and Losses from Property Transactions (slide 2 of 3)
Gains and Losses from Property Transactions (slide 2 of 3)
• All realized gains are recognized unless a specific tax provision provides otherwise (e.g., nontaxable exchanges)
• Realized losses may or may not be recognized depending on the circumstances– Generally, losses on the sale or disposition of
personal use property are not recognized
• All realized gains are recognized unless a specific tax provision provides otherwise (e.g., nontaxable exchanges)
• Realized losses may or may not be recognized depending on the circumstances– Generally, losses on the sale or disposition of
personal use property are not recognized
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Gains and Losses from Property Transactions (slide 3 of 3)
Gains and Losses from Property Transactions (slide 3 of 3)
• Once recognized gains or losses have been determined, they must be classified as ordinary or capital– Ordinary gains are fully taxable– Ordinary losses are fully deductible
• Capital gains and losses are subject to special tax treatment
• Once recognized gains or losses have been determined, they must be classified as ordinary or capital– Ordinary gains are fully taxable– Ordinary losses are fully deductible
• Capital gains and losses are subject to special tax treatment
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Gains and Losses from Capital Asset Transactions (slide 1 of 2)
Gains and Losses from Capital Asset Transactions (slide 1 of 2)
• Capital assets are defined as any property other than:– Inventory,
– Accounts Receivable, and
– Depreciable property or real property used in a business
• Most personal use assets owned by individuals are capital assets– Losses on these assets are not deductible
• Capital assets are defined as any property other than:– Inventory,
– Accounts Receivable, and
– Depreciable property or real property used in a business
• Most personal use assets owned by individuals are capital assets– Losses on these assets are not deductible
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Gains and Losses from Capital Asset Transactions (slide 2 of 2)
Gains and Losses from Capital Asset Transactions (slide 2 of 2)
• Gains and losses from capital asset transactions must be netted– Net gains and losses by holding period– If excess losses result, they are shifted to the
category carrying the highest tax rate
• Gains and losses from capital asset transactions must be netted– Net gains and losses by holding period– If excess losses result, they are shifted to the
category carrying the highest tax rate
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Max Tax Rates for Net Capital Gains of Individuals
Max Tax Rates for Net Capital Gains of Individuals
Classification Maximum Rate
Short-term gains (held ≤ one year) 35%
Long-term gains (held > one year)• Collectibles 28%• Certain depreciable property
used in a trade or business (unrecaptured § 1250 gain) 25%
• All other long-term capital gains 15% or 5%
Classification Maximum Rate
Short-term gains (held ≤ one year) 35%
Long-term gains (held > one year)• Collectibles 28%• Certain depreciable property
used in a trade or business (unrecaptured § 1250 gain) 25%
• All other long-term capital gains 15% or 5%
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Treatment of Capital LossesTreatment of Capital Losses
• Net capital losses of individuals are deductible FOR AGI up to $3,000 yearly– Excess capital losses are carried over to the
next tax year– When carried over, capital losses retain their
classification as short- or long-term
• Net capital losses of individuals are deductible FOR AGI up to $3,000 yearly– Excess capital losses are carried over to the
next tax year– When carried over, capital losses retain their
classification as short- or long-term
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Dr. Donald R. Trippeer, CPA
[email protected] Oneonta