REG Study Group Q4 2014 - Page 120

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  • #630960
    krokofilen
    Member

    Bucky: Yeah I was referring to the answer though…

    But the second question you dropped here was insane. I've never seen a wide question like that, have you in any of your materials? (not saying it could still not occur though)

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    #630961
    Tax lady
    Participant

    @kroko. What was wrong with my answer?

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    #630962
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    @Tax lady – whoops. Individual.

    #630963
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    @kroko – which question was insane?

    #630964
    Tax lady
    Participant

    Ok…add back standard deduction and exemption, mortgage interest paid on anything other than primary residence, personal and property taxes, difference between 200% MACRS and 150%, I'm sure there are more….

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    #630965
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Here's what my flashcard has:

    Difference between AMT cost recovery and regular tax;

    No installment method allowed;

    No standard deduction or personal/dependency exemption allowed;

    Medical expenses only in excess of 10% of AGI;

    Interest on home equity loans not allowed unless to improve residence;

    No phase-out of itemized deductions.

    #630966
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    You got the big ones!

    #630967
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    What common deductions are allowed “above the line” to arrive at adjusted gross income (AGI)?

    #630968
    Tax lady
    Participant

    That's right….interest to improve home. I always forget that and no installment method. Thanks!

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    #630969
    Tax lady
    Participant

    Above the line:

    M moving expenses

    I investment penalties

    S SEP/SIMPLE contributions

    S self employed health insurance

    F 50% of SE tax

    A alimony paid

    I IRS contribution

    M MSA/HSA contributions

    S student loan interest

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    #630970
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Perfect! And, I'm stealing your mnemonic!

    #630971
    Mamabear
    Member

    I am so tired right now that I can't hardly read anything. I hope I can get back in shape before I have to study tonight. Damn, it was worth it though. Great studying last night guys!

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    #630972
    Tax lady
    Participant

    my connection is acting up! Not sure if it's the site or my end. UGH

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    #630973
    Tax lady
    Participant

    @Bucky…it makes it so easy to remember it

    @mama. Yes it was worth it! I'm exhausted because my mind was racing so much I couldn't get settled down until about 2am. Early to bed tonight for sure……well earlier than 2 am anyway. lol

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    #630974
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Describe the general treatment of passive activity gains/losses.

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