Match Each Statement with the Correct Term Below

question 98

Multiple Choice

Match each statement with the correct term below.
-Deductions for AGI

• 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:

Stock Gainsharing Plan

A compensation program where employees receive benefits based on the company's stock performance, usually in addition to their regular salaries.

Guaranteed Pay

Compensation that an employee can count on receiving, typically a fixed annual amount, regardless of performance or company profits.

Salary and Commission

A compensation structure that combines a fixed salary with performance-based commissions, often used in sales jobs.

Turnover Problem

A situation in which a company or organization experiences a higher rate of employees leaving than is desired or expected.