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Tax Modules

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Employers use which form to compute the amount of federal income tax to withhold?

a)

W-2

b)

W-4

c)

1040

d)

1040EZ

2.

Take home pay is also known as _________.

a)

Net Pay

b)

Gross Pay

c)

Total Pay

d)

Bonus Pay

3.

Who is responsible for completing the Form W-4?

a)

Employer

b)

Employee

c)

Spouse

d)

IRS

4.

The Wage and Tax Statement is also known as __________.

a)

W-2

b)

W-4

c)

1040

d)

1040EZ

5.

Which of the following is true?

a)

Only cash tips are taxable

b)

Only credit card tips are taxable

c)

Only reported tips are taxable

d)

Tip income is NOT taxable

e)

ALL tip income is taxable

6.

Which of the following is reported on Form W-2? (select all that apply)

a)

Wages, tips, and other compensation

b)

Federal income tax withheld

c)

Medicare tax withheld

d)

Number of allowances claimed

7.

Which of the following are reported on the W-4?

a)

Wages, tips, and other compensation

b)

Medicare tax withheld

c)

Federal income tax withheld

d)

Number of allowances claimed

8.

Which of the following are taxable? (select ALL that apply)

a)

Interest on a certificate of deposit

b)

Interest on a state bond

c)

Interest on a city bond

d)

Interest on a loan you made

9.

Interest income is considered earned income.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Which individuals would meet the Citizen or Resident Test? (select all that apply)

a)

U.S. citizen who lived in Japan for six months

b)

Permanent, full-time resident of Australia

c)

Permanent, full-time resident of Mexico

d)

Permanent, full-time resident of the United States

11.

Which statement is true about the Gross Income Test?

a)

All dependents must meet the Gross Income Test.

b)

Gross income includes all taxable and nontaxable income.

c)

Welfare benefits are included in gross income.

d)

Only taxable income is included in gross income.

12.

To claim a dependency exemption for a child ALL of the following tests must be met: relationship, citizen, resident joint return, age, and support.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

To meet this test, the child must be

- unmarried

- married but does not file a joint return

- married and files a joint return, but neither the dependent nor the spouse can claim personal exemption

a)

Joint Return Test

b)

Resident Test

c)

Citizen Test

d)

Relationshop Test

14.

To meet this test, the child must be:

- A U.S. citizen

a)

Citizen Test

b)

Resident Test

c)

Relationship Test

d)

Age Test

15.

To meet this test, the child must be:

- resident of the U.S.

- resident of Canada or Mexico

a)

Age Test

b)

Citizen Test

c)

Resident Test

d)

Relationship Test

16.

To meet this test, the child must be:

- your son, daughter, stepchild, eligible foster child, adopted child or a descendant (for example; grandchild)

- your brother, sister, half brother, half sister, or a descendant (for example; niece or nephew)

a)

Age Test

b)

Support Test

c)

Citizen Test

d)

Relationship Test

17.

To meet this test, the child must be:

- Under 19 at the end of the year

- Full-time student under 24 at the end of the year

- Permanently and totally disabled at any time during the year

a)

Age Test

b)

Relationship Test

c)

Support Test

d)

Resident Test

18.

To meet this test, the child must be:

- not have provided more than half of his or her own support

a)

Age Test

b)

Relationship Test

c)

Support Test

d)

Resident Test

19.

Which has the filling statuses in correct order from lowest tax rate to highest tax rate?

a)

Married filing jointly - Married filing separately - Head of household - single

b)

Head of household - married filing jointly - married filing separately - single

c)

Married filing jointly - Head of household - Single - Married filing separately

d)

Head of household - married filing separately - single - married filing jointly

20.

John has never been married, lives alone, and has paid all the expenses of keeping up a home for herself and no one else. What is John's filing status?

a)

Married filing separately

b)

Married filing jointly

c)

Single

21.

In August of the tax year, Jenny moved out of the apartment she shared with her husband. Jenny and her husband are not divorced or legally separated. They have no children or other dependents. Since August, She refuses to file a joint return with her husband.

a)

Married filing separately

b)

Married filing jointly

c)

Single

22.

Tom's wife died this year. He has not remarried. Tom provides all of the support for his two dependent children.

a)

Married filing separately

b)

Married filing jointly

c)

Single

23.

Which of the following are types of exemptions? (select all that apply)

a)

Personal

b)

Spouce

c)

Taxpayer

d)

Dependency

24.

An exemption increases the income that is subject to tax.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

A taxpayer and his or her spouse can each claim a personal exemption.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

A taxpayer cannot claim a personal exemption on his or her own tax return when he or she can be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer's return.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Sam is 19 years old and a full-time student. She earned $5,500 in her part-time job. Her parents provided more than half of her support. How many exemptions can Sam claim?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

28.

Mr. and Mrs. Jackson file a joint return. They have no children or dependents. They cannot be claimed as dependents on any other tax return. How many exemptions can they claim?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

29.

Brian and Tammy Smith filed a joint return in 2019. Ella died in January 2020. In November 2020, Brian married Katie. There are no children or dependents. How many exemptions can they claim?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

30.

Richard and Cheryl are married. Both were employed during the entire tax year. Cheryl's filing status is married filing separately. Cheryl provides 75 percent of the support of her three children. The children did not earn any income during the tax year. Assume all other dependency tests are met. Richard claims an exemption for himself on his tax return.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

31.

The higher the standard deduction amount, the __________________.

a)

Higher the taxes

b)

Lower the taxes

c)

The taxes remain the same.

32.

A taxpayer who can be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer's return must claim the standard deduction for his or her filing status.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

If a taxpayer's tax liability is reduced to $0, they can receive the child tax credit as a refund.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Tammy is unable to care for herself. Her parents cannot claim her as a dependent because Tammy earned more than the exemption amount. Does Regina count as a qualifying person for the tax credit for child and dependent care expenses?

a)

Yes

b)

No

35.

Alex is 13 years old, and his parents claim him as a dependent on their tax return. Does Alex count as a qualifying person for the tax credit for child and dependent care expenses?

a)

Yes

b)

No

36.

Bill and Molly are married; Bill has Alzheimer's disease and cannot care for himself. Does Bill count as a qualifying person for the tax credit for child and dependent care expenses.?

a)

Yes

b)

No

37.

Which of the following expenses qualify for the tax credit for child and dependent care expenses? (select all that apply)

a)

Daytime care for a disabled adult

b)

Two-week day camp

c)

Day care for a young child

d)

The cost of a housekeeper who maintains the home of a qualifying person

38.

Both the American Opportunity Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit can be claimed if a taxpayer has paid higher education expenses for an eligible student as long as they meet the general requirements.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

In order to be eligible for the American Opportunity Credit you must be taking at least one-half the normal corse load.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Which option is available for a taxpayer receiving a refund?

a)

Direct Deposit

b)

Direct Debit

c)

Credit Card

d)

Money Order

41.

What is used to authenticate an electronically submitted tax return?

a)

ERO

b)

PIN

c)

IRS

d)

BNG

42.

Which of the following would be considered self employed? (select all that apply)

a)

Dominos pizza delivery driver

b)

House painter who works form herself

c)

House painter who works for a company

d)

Reporter for the newspaper

e)

Book reviewer who choses his own jobs

43.

Which form is used to calculate self-employment profit?

a)

Schedule C

b)

Schedule SE

c)

W-2

d)

W-4

e)

1099-MISC

44.

Which form reports payments made to independent contractors?

a)

Schedule C

b)

Schedule SE

c)

W-2

d)

W-4

e)

1099- MISC

45.

Which form reports salary payments made to employees?

a)

Schedule C

b)

Schedule SE

c)

W-2

d)

W-4

e)

1099-MISC

46.

Which tax form is used to calculate the self-employment tax?

a)

Schedule C

b)

Schedule SE

c)

W-2

d)

W-4

e)

1099-MISC