In Terms of the Tax Formula Applicable to Individual Taxpayers

question 7

Multiple Choice

In terms of the tax formula applicable to individual taxpayers, which, if any, of the following statements is correct?

• A)In arriving at taxable income, a taxpayer must choose between the standard deduction and deductions from AGI.
• B)In arriving at AGI, personal and dependency exemptions must be subtracted from gross income.
• C)In arriving at taxable income, a taxpayer must choose between the standard deduction and claiming personal and dependency exemptions.
• D)The formula does not apply if a taxpayer elects to claim the standard deduction.
• E)None of these.

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Definitions:

Treasury Stock

Stocks that the issuing entity initially distributed and then bought back, decreasing the number of shares available for trade on the open market.

Par Value

The face or nominal value of a bond, stock share, or coupon as specified on a certificate or instrument.

Stock Dividend

A payment made by a corporation to its shareholders in the form of additional shares, rather than cash, reflecting the company's intention to reinvest profits.

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company keeps or reinvests for expansion or debt payment, rather than distributing to shareholders as dividends.