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Prentice Halls Federal Taxation 2016 Individuals 29th Edition Pope Test Bank 1
Prentice Halls Federal Taxation 2016 Individuals 29th Edition Pope Test Bank 1
Prentice Halls Federal Taxation 2016 Individuals 29th Edition Pope Test Bank 1
1) For individuals, all deductible expenses must be classified as deductions for AGI or deductions from
AGI.
Answer: TRUE
Explanation: For individual taxpayers, the IRC distinguishes between deductions for and from AGI.
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Objective: 1
2) Medical expenses are deductible as a from AGI deduction to the extent that they exceed 2 percent of
the taxpayer's AGI.
Answer: FALSE
Explanation: The floor for medical expenses is 10% of AGI (unless the taxpayer is 65 or older).
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Objective: 1
3) Medical expenses paid on behalf of an individual who could be the taxpayer's dependent except for the
gross income or joint return tests are deductible as itemized deductions.
Answer: TRUE
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Objective: 1
4) Medical expenses incurred on behalf of children of divorced parents are deductible by the parent who
pays the expenses but only if that parent also is entitled to the dependency exemption.
Answer: FALSE
Explanation: As long as one divorced parent qualifies to claim the dependency exemption under Sec.
152(e), the parent who pays medical expenses on behalf of the children may deduct the expenses.
Page Ref.: I:7-2
Objective: 1
5) The definition of medical care includes preventative measures such as routine physical examinations.
Answer: TRUE
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Explanation: The definition of medical care does include preventative medical care.
Page Ref.: I:7-3
Objective: 1
6) Due to stress on the job, taxpayer Charlie began to experience chest pains. His doctor advised him to
take some time off and relax. In order to relax and relieve the pains, he and his spouse went on an ocean
cruise. The cost of the cruise to alleviate this medical condition is tax deductible.
Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Unless expenditures are for routine preventive care, expenditures must be incurred to treat
a specific ailment, rather than for general health.
Page Ref.: I:7-3; Example I:7-2
Objective: 1
7) Expenditures for a weight reduction program are deductible if recommended by a physician to treat a
specific medical condition such as hypertension caused by excess weight.
Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Unless expenditures are for routine preventive care, expenditures must be incurred to treat
a specific ailment, rather than for general health. A weight loss program must be prescribed by a doctor
to treat a specific condition.
Page Ref.: I:7-3; Example I:7-3
Objective: 1
8) In order for a taxpayer to deduct a medical expense, the amount must be paid to a licenced physician.
Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Taxpayers may deduct payments to a wide range of medical, dental, and other diagnostic
and healing services.
Page Ref.: I:7-3 and I:7-4
Objective: 1
9) Jeffrey, a T.V. news anchor, is concerned about the wrinkles around his eyes. Because it is job-related,
the cost of a face lift to eliminate these wrinkles is a deductible medical expense.
Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Cosmetic surgery is not deductible unless such surgery is necessary to correct a deformity
arising from a congenital abnormality, a personal injury resulting from an accident or trauma, or a
disfiguring disease.
Page Ref.: I:7-4
Objective: 1
10) Expenditures for long-term care insurance premiums qualify as a medical expense deduction subject
to an annual limit based upon the age of an individual.
Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Premiums for long-term care will qualify for medical expense treatment, but the deduction
amounts are limited by the taxpayer's age.
Page Ref.: I:7-5
Objective: 1
11) Capital expenditures for medical care which permanently improve or better the taxpayer's property
are deductible to the extent the cost exceeds the increase in fair market value to the property attributable
to the capital expenditure.
Answer: TRUE
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Explanation: Capital improvements needed for medical care are only allowed to the extent they exceed
the increase in the FMV of the property.
Page Ref.: I:7-5
Objective: 1
12) Expenditures incurred in removing structural barriers in the home of a physically handicapped
individual are deductible only to the extent the costs exceed the increase in fair market value to the
property attributable to the capital expenditure.
Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Such expenses are fully deductible subject to the 10% (7.5% for those 65 and older)
limitation on all medical expenses.
Page Ref.: I:7-5
Objective: 1
13) If the principal reason for a taxpayer's presence in an institution is the need and availability of medical
care, the entire cost of lodging and meals is considered qualified medical expenditures.
Answer: TRUE
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Objective: 1
14) A medical expense is generally deductible only in the year in which the expense is actually paid.
Answer: TRUE
Explanation: This cash basis rule supercedes the accounting method of the taxpayer and the timing of the
event causing the expenditure.
Page Ref.: I:7-6
Objective: 1
15) If a prepayment is a requirement for the receipt of the medical care, the payment is deductible in the
year paid rather than the year in which the care is rendered.
Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Generally, prepayments are deferred. An exception applies if the prepayment is required
for the medical treatment.
Page Ref.: I:7-7
Objective: 1
16) If a medical expense reimbursement is received in a year after a deduction has been taken on a
previous year's return, the previous year's return must be amended to eliminate the reimbursed expense.
Answer: FALSE
Explanation: The reimbursement should be included in gross income in the year received to the extent
the taxpayer received a tax benefit in the year of payment.
Page Ref.: I:7-7
Objective: 1
How much can Van include on his return as qualified medical expenses before limitation?
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A) $1,200
B) $2,400
C) $2,700
D) $6,500
Answer: C
Explanation: ($1,500 + $300 + $900) = $2,700. The face lift is a cosmetic procedure and does not qualify.
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Objective: 1
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18) All of the following are deductible as medical expenses except
A) vitamins and health foods that improve a taxpayer's general health.
B) payments for a vision exam and contact lenses.
C) payments to a hospital for laboratory fees and X-rays for diagnosis of a medical problem.
D) cosmetic surgery necessary to correct a deformity arising from a congenital abnormality.
Answer: A
Explanation: Nonprescription drugs, except for insulin, are not deductible as medical expenses.
Page Ref.: I:7-3 and I:7-4
Objective: 1
19) All of the following payments for medical items are deductible with the exception of the payment for
A) insulin.
B) general appointment for teeth cleaning.
C) acupuncture for specific medical purposes.
D) nonprescription medicine for treatment of a specific medical condition.
Answer: D
Explanation: Only prescription drugs and insulin are deductible.
Page Ref.: I:7-3 and I:7-4
Objective: 1
20) In 2015 Sela traveled from her home in Flagstaff to San Francisco to seek medical care. Because she
was unable to travel alone, her mother accompanied her. Total expenses included:
The total medical expenses deductible before the 10% limitation are
A) $1,600.
B) $2,130.
C) $2,500.
D) $2,730.
Answer: B
Explanation: $300 [($50 maximum × 2) for 3 nights ] + $230 mileage (1,000 × 23 cents per mile) + $1,600
doctors = $2,130.
Page Ref.: I:7-4
Objective: 1
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