...1. Discuss the different types of interests and the IRS rule related to the deductibility of each type for tax purposes. In the case in which we studying here in regards to the divorce of Marla and David they have a plan in place the does seem that over the next years will be beneficial to both parties. The different types of interest that would apply to this particular would be personal interest and investment interest. Personal interest is a deductible interest that would be considered as credit card, interest on car loans, and any other interest that is not interest on a qualified student loan, investment interest, home mortgage interest or business interest (2011). Any personal property that is transferred through the divorce proceedings is usually considered as having personal interest and therefore will be considered as non deductible. Investment interest is usually associated with a business interest of some kind whether it is in a passive capacity or passive capacity. Investment interest is associated usually with passive activities or bond investments. Business/investment interest has to be connected with income production. Mortgage interest is specifically allowed both for personal and commercial ventures. The main test for deductibility is its association with the production of income. You have to consider how much funds are going to be generated from this particular investment as to whether you are going to be use it as deductible for tax purposes. ...
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...Corporate Liquidation vs. Dissolution Keith Williams Instructor: Jackie Russell Advanced Federal Taxation – ACC 317 February 5, 2012 Abstract Corporate Liquidation vs. Dissolution Keith Williams The purpose of this research paper is to answer the following questions: 1. Discuss the differences between a corporation that is liquidated and one that is dissolved. 2. Analyze how assets are dealt with in both situations. 3. Analyze how shareholders are treated in both situations. Every entrepreneur who starts a business must first decide which form of business organization will be most appropriate for their new endeavor. “Business enterprises customarily take one of three forms: individual proprietorships, partnerships, or limited-liability companies (or corporations)” (Business organization, 2011). In making this decision, entrepreneur’s need to consider a number of factors such as the ease of creation, the liability of the owners, tax considerations, the need for capital, and the business form. Traditionally, entrepreneurs’ have created one of the three major business forms which are the sole proprietorship, the partnership, and the corporation. Most large businesses that employ hundreds or thousands of workers are corporations. Furthermore, a corporation is an artificial being, existing only in state and/or federal law and is neither tangible nor visible. It is a business that has the legal status of an individual but is owned collectively by...
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...ACC307 – Accounting Theory Assignment Name: Chun Ho Hui Student ID: na20150418 Case Study 1 Questions 1. Explain why principles-based standards require a conceptual framework. A: Conceptual framework can be defined as “an attempt to define the nature and purpose of accounting” (Team, 2015). Conceptual framework is essential for principle-based standards because it lays out a fundamental structure for principles-based standards. Setting the standard on and relate to an established body of concepts and objectives, enable FASB and IASB to “issue more useful and consistent standards over time” (Essays, 2013). For any future developments or armaments on the standards, the framework will ensure the changes will be within its fundamental concepts and will not get to a personal or an inconsistent standard. ACCA has mentioned “the availability of a conceptual framework could lead to ‘principles-based’ system whereby accounting standards are developed from an agreed conceptual basis with specific objectives” (Team, 2015), which in other words, a consistency on the principle-based standards and agreed on a common ground. Without a sound conceptual framework, principle-based standards could lead to inconsistency for users internally (accounting practitioners) and externally (report readers); bias on the use of standards and standard settings, which leads to misdirection on financial statements; and the difficulty of future developments on the standard itself (not been...
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...9th edition Intermediate Accounting 14e Intermediate Accounting 14e Intermediate Accounting 14e Microcomputer Applications for Accounting Excel 2010 Microsoft® Excel 2010: A Case Approach, Complete, 1st Edition, copyright 2011 SOUTH WESTERN FEDERAL TAXATION 2012: COMPREHENSIVE, 36th ed. South-Western Federal Taxation 2013: Corporations, Partnerships, Estates and Trusts, 36th Edition Cost Accounting 13th 09 ed. Advanced Accounting 4th 10th ed. Auditing & Assurance Services 13th 10 ed. Core Concepts of Government and Not for Profit Accounting 2nd ed., 2011 ed ACC 499: Accounting Capstone: Custom Edition Author Weygandt, Kimmel & Kieso Weygandt, Kimmel & Kieso Kieso Kieso Kieso O’Leary Publisher Wiley Wiley Wiley Wiley Wiley McGraw Hill ACC307 ACC317 ACC350 ACC401 ACC403 ACC410 ACC499 Hoffman Hoffman Horngren Jeter Arens Granof Selected chapters from accounting texts Pope Weygandt Weygandt Knapp & Rittenburg Schroeder Romney Pope Cengage...
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