Cason Is Filing as Single and Has 2017 Taxable Income

question 38

Multiple Choice

Cason is filing as single and has 2017 taxable income of $36,000 which includes $34,000 of 0%/15%/20% net long-term capital gain. What is his tax on taxable income using the alternative tax method? Note: Use the tax rate schedule rather than the tax table.

• A)$0
• B)$200
• C)$300
• D)$4,934
• E)None of the above

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Residual Value

The estimated salvage value of an asset at the end of its useful life, used in calculating depreciation.

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of tangible assets over their useful lives, reflecting the decrease in their value over time.

Intangible Asset

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Fixed Asset

Long-term tangible property used in the operation of a business and not expected to be consumed or converted into cash in the near term.