Using the Following Choices, Show the Justification for Each Provision

question 154

Multiple Choice

Using the following choices, show the justification for each provision of the tax law listed.
a. Economic considerations
b. Social considerations
c. Equity considerations
d. Both a. and b.
-Wherewithal to pay concept

• A)Deferral of gains from involuntary conversions
• B)Carryforward of net operating losses
• C)"No change" is a possible result
• D)State income tax applied to a visiting nonresident
• E)IRS special agent
• F)Undoing the "piggyback" result
• G)Ideal budget goal as to new tax legislation
• H)Every state that has a general sales tax has one
• I)Imposed by all states and the Federal government
• J)Imposed by some states but not the Federal government
• K)Imposed only by the Federal government
• L)No correct match provided

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Definitions:

Adjusted Basis

The original cost of a property plus improvements and minus depreciation or damages, used to calculate capital gains or losses.

Fair Market Value

The price at which a property would sell under normal conditions in an open and competitive market.

Recognized Gain

This is the portion of gain realized from the sale or exchange of an asset that is subject to taxation under the IRS code.

Sales Commission

A fee or percentage of a sale amount paid to salespeople, typically as an incentive for sales performance.