All of the Following Statements Regarding Tax Treatment of Education

question 62

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding tax treatment of education expenses except

• A)Fred,who recently graduated law school,is working in a law firm.The firm requires that he pass the bar exam by a certain date,or he will lose his job.Fred can deduct his cost for the bar exam review course as a miscellaneous itemized deduction (subject to the 2% nondeductible floor).
• B)Sophie is a partner in a CPA firm.She pays out of her own funds to attend an update course on estate and gift tax planning.Sophie can deduct the cost of the course for AGI.
• C)Javier is an associate in a CPA firm.He pays out of his own funds to attend an update course on new FASB standards.Javier can deduct his cost for the course as a miscellaneous itemized deduction (subject to the 2% nondeductible floor).
• D)Iris is an associate in a law firm.She attends an update course on contract drafting,and she is reimbursed by the law firm.There is no effect on Iris' tax return.

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Definitions:

AASB 141

An Australian accounting standard that specifies the accounting treatment and disclosures related to agricultural activity.

IAS 41

An international accounting standard that deals with the agriculture sector, detailing how agricultural assets and agricultural activity should be accounted for.

AASB 116

Refers to the Australian Accounting Standards Board's standard on Property, Plant, and Equipment, outlining the accounting treatment for these assets.

AASB 141

An accounting standard issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board that deals with the agricultural sector, specifically the accounting for agricultural activity.