Mrs Day Structures a Transaction to Shift Income from Her

question 72

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Day structures a transaction to shift income from her sole proprietorship to her grandson's business. This tax planning strategy may be taking advantage of the:

• A) Entity variable
• B) Time period variable
• C) Jurisdiction variable
• D) Character variable

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Definitions:

§ 179 Expense

This refers to a U.S. tax code provision allowing businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment or software within the tax year, aimed at encouraging business investment and growth.

Separately Stated Items

Tax items stated separately on the K-1 form from a partnership or S corporation, allowing for proper reporting and treatment on individual returns.

Ordinary Income

Income earned from standard operations of business or through wages, as opposed to capital gains or dividend income.

Interest Income

Earnings received from various types of investments like savings accounts, CDs, and bonds.