AICPA CPA Regulation - REG Exam Practice Test
Tom and Joan Moore, both CPAs, filed a joint 1994 federal income tax return showing $70,000 in taxable
income. During 1994, Tom's daughter Laura, age 16, resided with Tom. Laura had no income of her own
and was Tom's dependent.
Determine the amount of income or loss, if any that should be included on page one of the Moores' 1994
Form 1040.
The Moores received a stock dividend in 1994 from Ace Corp. They had the option to receive either cash
or Ace stock with a fair market value of $900 as of the date of distribution. The par value of the stock was
$ 500.
income. During 1994, Tom's daughter Laura, age 16, resided with Tom. Laura had no income of her own
and was Tom's dependent.
Determine the amount of income or loss, if any that should be included on page one of the Moores' 1994
Form 1040.
The Moores received a stock dividend in 1994 from Ace Corp. They had the option to receive either cash
or Ace stock with a fair market value of $900 as of the date of distribution. The par value of the stock was
$ 500.
Correct Answer: L
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Parker, whose spouse died during the preceding year, has not remarried. Parker maintains a home for a
dependent child. What is Parker's most advantageous filing status?
dependent child. What is Parker's most advantageous filing status?
Correct Answer: D
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Porter was unemployed for part of the year. Porter received $35,000 of wages, $4,000 from a state
unemployment compensation plan, and $2,000 from his former employer's company-paid supplemental
unemployment benefit plan. What is the amount of Porter's gross income?
unemployment compensation plan, and $2,000 from his former employer's company-paid supplemental
unemployment benefit plan. What is the amount of Porter's gross income?
Correct Answer: D
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Tom and Joan Moore, both CPAs, filed a joint 1994 federal income tax return showing $70,000 in taxable
income. During 1994, Tom's daughter Laura, age 16, resided with Tom. Laura had no income of her own
and was Tom's dependent.
Determine the amount of income or loss, if any that should be included on page one of the Moores' 1994
Form 1040.
In 1994, Joan received $1,300 in unemployment compensation benefits. Her employer made a $100
contribution to the unemployment insurance fund on her behalf.
income. During 1994, Tom's daughter Laura, age 16, resided with Tom. Laura had no income of her own
and was Tom's dependent.
Determine the amount of income or loss, if any that should be included on page one of the Moores' 1994
Form 1040.
In 1994, Joan received $1,300 in unemployment compensation benefits. Her employer made a $100
contribution to the unemployment insurance fund on her behalf.
Correct Answer: M
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Tom and Joan Moore, both CPAs, filed a joint 1994 federal income tax return showing $70,000 in taxable
income. During 1994, Tom's daughter Laura, age 16, resided with Tom. Laura had no income of her own
and was Tom's dependent.
Determine the amount of income or loss, if any that should be included on page one of the Moores' 1994
Form 1040.
Tom received $10,000, consisting of $5,000 each of principal and interest, when he redeemed a Series
EE savings bond in 1994. The bond was issued in his name in 1990 and the proceeds were used to pay
for Laura's college tuition. Tom had not elected to report the yearly increases in the value of the bond.
income. During 1994, Tom's daughter Laura, age 16, resided with Tom. Laura had no income of her own
and was Tom's dependent.
Determine the amount of income or loss, if any that should be included on page one of the Moores' 1994
Form 1040.
Tom received $10,000, consisting of $5,000 each of principal and interest, when he redeemed a Series
EE savings bond in 1994. The bond was issued in his name in 1990 and the proceeds were used to pay
for Laura's college tuition. Tom had not elected to report the yearly increases in the value of the bond.
Correct Answer: H
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The uniform capitalization method must be used by:
I. Manufacturers of tangible personal property.
II. Retailers of personal property with $2 million dollars in average annual gross receipts for the 3
preceding years.
I. Manufacturers of tangible personal property.
II. Retailers of personal property with $2 million dollars in average annual gross receipts for the 3
preceding years.
Correct Answer: B
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In evaluating the hierarchy of authority in tax law, which of the following carries the greatest authoritative
value for tax planning of transactions?
value for tax planning of transactions?
Correct Answer: B
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