For the Following Taxpayers Indicate Whether the Taxpayer Should File

question 26

Essay

For the following taxpayers indicate whether the taxpayer should file a tax return and why.
a. Robert earned $50,000 this year as a staff accountant. His estimated tax liability is $4,500, and he expects to receive a $500 tax refund.
b. Amy earned $4,000 this year working part-time. She will have no federal tax liability and has not made any federal tax payments.
c. Ty earned $2,500 this summer and had $200 of federal taxes withheld from his paycheck. He will have no federal tax liability this year.
d. Startup Corporation had a $50,000 loss this year.
e. The Walker Family Trust earned $500 of income this year.

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Definitions:

Direct Method

A cash flow statement preparation approach that lists major payments and receipts of cash from operational activities directly.

Indirect Method

An approach used in cash flow statements where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions, deferred revenues, and expenses to calculate cash flow from operating activities.

Indirect Approach

A method used in cash flow statements where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions and changes in working capital to calculate cash flow from operating activities.

Noncash Charges

Expenses reported on an income statement that do not involve actual cash flow, such as depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation.