WorksheetsTax Modules
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 24mins
Employers use which form to compute the amount of federal income tax to withhold?
W-2
W-4
1040
1040EZ
Take home pay is also known as _________.
Net Pay
Gross Pay
Total Pay
Bonus Pay
Who is responsible for completing the Form W-4?
Employer
Employee
Spouse
IRS
The Wage and Tax Statement is also known as __________.
W-2
W-4
1040
1040EZ
Which of the following is true?
Only cash tips are taxable
Only credit card tips are taxable
Only reported tips are taxable
Tip income is NOT taxable
ALL tip income is taxable
Which of the following is reported on Form W-2? (select all that apply)
Wages, tips, and other compensation
Federal income tax withheld
Medicare tax withheld
Number of allowances claimed
Which of the following are reported on the W-4?
Wages, tips, and other compensation
Medicare tax withheld
Federal income tax withheld
Number of allowances claimed
Which of the following are taxable? (select ALL that apply)
Interest on a certificate of deposit
Interest on a state bond
Interest on a city bond
Interest on a loan you made
Interest income is considered earned income.
True
False
Which individuals would meet the Citizen or Resident Test? (select all that apply)
U.S. citizen who lived in Japan for six months
Permanent, full-time resident of Australia
Permanent, full-time resident of Mexico
Permanent, full-time resident of the United States
Which statement is true about the Gross Income Test?
All dependents must meet the Gross Income Test.
Gross income includes all taxable and nontaxable income.
Welfare benefits are included in gross income.
Only taxable income is included in gross income.
To claim a dependency exemption for a child ALL of the following tests must be met: relationship, citizen, resident joint return, age, and support.
True
False
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
Joint Return Test
Resident Test
Citizen Test
Relationshop Test
To meet this test, the child must be:
- A U.S. citizen
Citizen Test
Resident Test
Relationship Test
Age Test
To meet this test, the child must be:
- resident of the U.S.
- resident of Canada or Mexico
Age Test
Citizen Test
Resident Test
Relationship Test
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)
Age Test
Support Test
Citizen Test
Relationship Test
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
Age Test
Relationship Test
Support Test
Resident Test
To meet this test, the child must be:
- not have provided more than half of his or her own support
Age Test
Relationship Test
Support Test
Resident Test
Which has the filling statuses in correct order from lowest tax rate to highest tax rate?
Married filing jointly - Married filing separately - Head of household - single
Head of household - married filing jointly - married filing separately - single
Married filing jointly - Head of household - Single - Married filing separately
Head of household - married filing separately - single - married filing jointly
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?
Married filing separately
Married filing jointly
Single
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.
Married filing separately
Married filing jointly
Single
Tom's wife died this year. He has not remarried. Tom provides all of the support for his two dependent children.
Married filing separately
Married filing jointly
Single
Which of the following are types of exemptions? (select all that apply)
Personal
Spouce
Taxpayer
Dependency
An exemption increases the income that is subject to tax.
True
False
A taxpayer and his or her spouse can each claim a personal exemption.
True
False
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.
True
False
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?
0
1
2
3
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?
0
1
2
3
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?
0
1
2
3
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.
2
3
4
5
The higher the standard deduction amount, the __________________.
Higher the taxes
Lower the taxes
The taxes remain the same.
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.
True
False
If a taxpayer's tax liability is reduced to $0, they can receive the child tax credit as a refund.
True
False
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?
Yes
No
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?
Yes
No
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.?
Yes
No
Which of the following expenses qualify for the tax credit for child and dependent care expenses? (select all that apply)
Daytime care for a disabled adult
Two-week day camp
Day care for a young child
The cost of a housekeeper who maintains the home of a qualifying person
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.
True
False
In order to be eligible for the American Opportunity Credit you must be taking at least one-half the normal corse load.
True
False
Which option is available for a taxpayer receiving a refund?
Direct Deposit
Direct Debit
Credit Card
Money Order
What is used to authenticate an electronically submitted tax return?
ERO
PIN
IRS
BNG
Which of the following would be considered self employed? (select all that apply)
Dominos pizza delivery driver
House painter who works form herself
House painter who works for a company
Reporter for the newspaper
Book reviewer who choses his own jobs
Which form is used to calculate self-employment profit?
Schedule C
Schedule SE
W-2
W-4
1099-MISC
Which form reports payments made to independent contractors?
Schedule C
Schedule SE
W-2
W-4
1099- MISC
Which form reports salary payments made to employees?
Schedule C
Schedule SE
W-2
W-4
1099-MISC
Which tax form is used to calculate the self-employment tax?
Schedule C
Schedule SE
W-2
W-4
1099-MISC
