Which, If Any, of the Following Statements Relating to the Standard

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which, if any, of the following statements relating to the standard deduction is correct?

• A) If a taxpayer dies during the year, his (or her) standard deduction must be prorated.
• B) If a taxpayer is claimed as a dependent of another, his (or her) additional standard deduction is allowed in full (i.e., no adjustment is necessary).
• C) If spouses file separate returns, both spouses must claim the standard deduction (rather than itemize their deductions from AGI).
• D) If a taxpayer is claimed as a dependent of another, no basic standard deduction is allowed.
• E) None of these.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costs

Absorption Costs involve all the costs associated with manufacturing a product, including direct labor, materials, and overhead, allocated to the product.

Mark-Up Percentage

Mark-up percentage is the ratio of profit added to the cost price to determine the selling price.

Cost-Plus Pricing

A pricing method where the seller establishes the sale price by adding a defined markup to the cost per unit of the product.

Total Variable Cost

Total Variable Cost is the sum of all costs that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume; they increase as production increases and decrease as production decreases.