1. What is a progressive tax system? How does it differ from a regressive tax system? Answer: A progressive tax system is a system that requires people with higher income to pay more of their income in taxes. And a progressive tax system is different from a regressive tax system because a regressive tax system requires everyone to pay the same price whereas the progressive requires people with more money to pay more. 2. What is gross income? What types of income are included in gross income? Answer:
Premium
Memo to File Date: February 09‚ 2012 Re: Reducing Dr. Kevorkian’s tax liability from passive investments before year’s end. Facts: In 2010 Dr. Kevorkian had the following transactions: He has active income‚ from medical practice of $150‚000 (active income). He expects to receive $10‚000 in interest and dividends (portfolio income). He invests $100‚000 in Limited‚ a limited partnership (passive income). Limited lost money and Dr. Kevorkian’s share of the loss is $15‚000. In 2011 Dr. Kevorkian
Premium Taxation in the United States
Tax Software Evaluation: IRS FreeFile Alicia Paulino University Of Maryland University College Letty Diai The reason why prospective user would use IRS FreeFile is because it’s a service available through the Internal Revenue Services (IRS)‚ which allows U.S taxpayers to prepare and e-file their federal tax return for free‚ either thorugh brand name software or online fillable forms. Free File is managed and operated by the Free File Alliance‚ a consortium of
Premium Taxation in the United States Internal Revenue Service
a commodity. Tax constitute the major source of the government’s income Meaning of Tax The tax is compulsory payment to the Government by taxpayer without any expectation of some specified return. While paying tax‚ the tax-payer is not entitled to force the government to give something in return of the sum he has paid as tax. Characteristics of a Tax A compulsory payment: - Tax is not an optional payment by a citizen but a payment having legal enforcement behind it. Tax is levied by the
Premium Tax Indirect tax Taxation
International Tax and Public Finance‚ 7‚ 177–194‚ 2000. c 2000 Kluwer Academic Publishers. Printed in The Netherlands. Decomposing Revenue Effects of Tax Evasion and Tax Structure Changes ARINDAM DAS-GUPTA* oldmonk87@yahoo.com Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics‚ B MCC Road‚ Pune 411004‚ Maharashtra‚ India IRA N. GANG gang@economics.rutgers.edu Department of Economics‚ Rutgers University‚ New Brunswick‚ NJ 08901-1248 USA Abstract This paper proposes a method for evaluating the impact
Premium Balance sheet Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Asset
Tax Research Project Dale and Jane Carl Taxable income‚ as defined in §63(b) is “adjusted gross income‚ minus the standard deduction‚ and the deduction for personal exemptions.” We already know that Dale and Jane have a $157‚000 adjusted gross income or “AGI”‚ defined in §62 (a) as “gross income minus the following deductions” (all of the deductions that are listed are found on the first page of form 1040). Because the Carl’s AGI is already known‚ the next step in the process
Premium Taxation in the United States
invoices‚ not hard coded by vendor or account number‚ and apply a tax code unique to the shipping state which would then allow the Legacy system to make a tax determination. When Milliken transitioned to SAP‚ we began using Vertex to automate this decision based on the “material group” assigned to the individual line item on the purchase order. Material groups define what the item is and how it’s used. Vertex would then make a tax decision based on the material group and the jurisdiction of the
Premium Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Tax Taxation in the United States
Conclusion Comprehensive marine and coastal databases are essential for management of the seas of Southeast Asia. Maps of resources found in marine and coastal environments‚ the sources of potential damage and data to guide managers are the means by which resources can be assessed and managed to maintain marine resources. This information is get by do the oceanographic survey. There is a strong need for data for managers to manage‚ conserve‚ remediate‚ recover and sustain continued use of Southeast
Premium Asia Southeast Asia Organization
Lauren Smith From: Tax Accountant‚ CPA Date: August 22‚ 2012 Re: Deductibility of Education Expense Facts You incurred $15‚000 in education expense during the tax year in the course of earning an MBA from a local university. You wants to deduct these expenses on her tax return as an employee business expense‚ as your employer does not have an education expense reimbursement program. Issue The issue is (1) whether education expenses can be deductible on the tax return as an employee business
Premium Taxation in the United States Taxation
Case 2: Nike‚ Inc. – 2009 Case Notes Prepared by: Dr. Mernoush Banton Case Author: Randy Harris A. Case Abstract Nike‚ Inc. (www.nike.com) is a comprehensive strategic management case that includes the company’s fiscal May 31st‚ 2009 financial statements‚ competitor information and more. The case time setting is the year 2009. Sufficient internal and external data are provided to enable students to evaluate current strategies and recommend a three-year strategic plan for the company
Premium Nike, Inc. Athletic shoe Revenue