Question 1: Beth's business purchased only one asset during the current year. It placed in service machinery (7-year property) on December 1 with a basis of $50,000. Calculate the maximum depreciation expense (ignoring Section 179 or bonus expensing)
Question 2: Ilene rents her second home. During 2009, Ilene reported a net loss of $15,000 from the rental. If Ilene is an active participant in the rental and her AGI is $140,000, how much of the loss can she deduct against ordinary income in 2009?
Question 3: What is the tax impact to a taxable corporation or an S corporation when it makes a property distribution to a shareholder?
Question 4: What item(s) affect the tax basis of a shareholder in a taxable corporation?
Question 5: Roberta transfers property with a tax basis of $400 and a fair market value of $500 to a corporation in exchange for stock with a fair market value of $350 in a transaction that qualifies for deferral under Section 351. The corporation assumed a liability of $150 on the property transferred. What is the amount realized by Roberta in the exchange?
Question 6: Camille transfers property with a tax basis of $800 and a fair market value of $1,200 to a corporation in exchange for stock with a fair market value of $850 and $350 in a transaction that qualifies for deferral under Section 351. Camille also incurred selling expenses of $100. What is the amount realized by Camille in the exchange.