Match Each Statement with the Correct Term Below

question 101

Multiple Choice

Match each statement with the correct term below.
-Kiddie tax

• A)Prepaid interest.
• B)Either a qualifying child or a qualifying relative
• C)One test for a qualifying relative.
• D)The minimum amount a taxpayer can deduct for personal expenditures.
• E)A deduction in this category is always allowed. That is, there is no minimum allowable amount and generally no income limitation placed on these deductions.
• F)Generally, these deductions are for specifically allowed personal expenditures.
• G)An exception to this test is a custodial parent.
• H)Interest paid on debt used to buy securities.
• I)Interest paid on credit cards, personal loans, car loans, etc.
• J)Interest paid on a mortgage secured by the taxpayer's residence. The proceeds of the loan are used to pay off a credit card, the interest is not deductible.
• K)A tax designed to prevent the shifting of unearned income to children of the taxpayer.

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Definitions:

Taxable Income

The amount of income subject to taxes, after deductions and exemptions, according to the tax laws governing the taxpayer.

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed by the government on income, property, or sales.

Expenditure Programs

Government policies focused on spending in specific areas such as health, education, and infrastructure to promote economic growth and welfare.

National Defense

Governmental and military activities aimed at protecting a country and its citizens from external threats and ensuring national security.