During 2014,Mark's Employer Withheld $2,000 from His Wages for State

question 15

Multiple Choice

During 2014,Mark's employer withheld $2,000 from his wages for state income tax.Mark claimed the $2,000 as an itemized deduction on his 2014 federal income tax return.His total itemized deductions for 2014 were $8,000.Mark's taxable income for 2014 was a negative $20,000 due to substantial business losses.Mark received the $2,000 as a refund from the state during 2015.What amount must Mark include in income in 2014?

• A)$0
• B)$1,000
• C)$2,000
• D)$6,000

Detail the process of creating planning and flexible budgets and the importance of accuracy in budgeted figures.

Interpret the impact of actual activity levels on budgeted outcomes, including direct materials, direct labor, and overhead expenses.

Evaluate budget performance by comparing actual results with budgeted figures to determine variances.

Understand the role of variance analysis in managing and controlling organizational performance.

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