Becker CPA Review 2-2
What is the basic deduction calculation for the qualifying business income deduction?
a.30% × Qualifying business income (QBI)
b.20% × W–2 wages
c.20% × Qualifying business income (QBI)
d.30% × W–2 wages
Answer is option c
The deduction allows them to deduct up to 20 percent of their qualified business income (QBI), plus 20 percent of qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) dividends and qualified publicly traded partnership (PTP) income
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Becker CPA Review 2-7 Calculate the taxpayer's 2019 qualifying business income deduction for a qualified trade or business: Filing status: Single Taxable income: $180,000 Net capital gains: $0 Qualified business income (QBI): $80,000 W–2 wages: $20,000 a.$16,000 b.$10,000 c.$2,700 d.$13,684
Becker CPA Review 2-5 Which of the following is the overall limitation to the qualifying business income (QBI) deduction? a.Lesser of: 50 percent of combined QBI or 20 percent of the taxpayer’s taxable income in excess of net capital gain b.Lesser of: combined QBI or 20 percent of the taxpayer’s taxable income in excess of net capital gain c.Lesser of: 50 percent of W–2 wages or 25 percent of W–2 wages plus 2.5 percent of the unadjusted basis of qualified...
Becker CPA Review 2-3 Which of the following statements is true regarding taxpayers with taxable income below the taxable income limitations for the qualifying business income (QBI) deduction? a.QBI deduction is only allowed if a qualified trade or business (QTB). b.QBI deduction is a phased-out deduction if a specified service trade or business (SSTB). c.QBI deduction is limited to 50 percent of W–2 wages. d.A qualified trade or business (QTB) and specified trade or business (SSTB) are treated the same.
Becker CPA Review 2-1 Which of the following is considered a specified service trade or business (SSTB) for purposes of the qualifying business income deduction? a.Accounting firm b.Manufacturing company c.Engineering firm d.Architectural services
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Jennifer is a CPA and a single taxpayer using the standard deduction. In 2020, her CPA practice generates qualified business income of $162,400 and she has no other income or losses. Jennifer's taxable income before the QBI deduction is $150,000 ($162,400 – $12,400 standard deduction). Jennifer employs an administrative assistant in her practice and pays him $75,000 in wages. The unadjusted basis of depreciable assets employed in the practice totals $30,000. If amount is zero, enter "0". Assume the QBI...
Thad, a single taxpayer, has taxable income before the QBI deduction of $189,500. Thad, a CPA, operates an accounting practice as a single member LLC (which he reports as a sole proprietorship). During 2020, his proprietorship generates qualified business income of $151,600, W–2 wages of $113,700, and $10,800 of qualified property. Assume the QBI amount is net of the self-employment tax deduction. If required, round any division to two decimal places. Round your final answer to the nearest dollar. What...
Thad, a single taxpayer, has taxable income before the QBI deduction of $197,000. Thad, a CPA, operates an accounting practice as a single member LLC (which he reports as a sole proprietorship). During 2020, his proprietorship generates qualified business income of $157,600, W–2 wages of $118,200, and $8,400 of qualified property.
Ting is a CPA and a single taxpayer using the standard deduction. In 2019, her CPA practice generates qualified business income of $162,200; she records no other income or losses. Ting's taxable income before the QBI deduction is $150,000 ($162,200 - $12,200 standard deduction). Ting employs an administrative assistant in her practice and pays him $75,000 in wages. The unadjusted basis of depreciable assets employed in the practice total $30,000. If amount is zero, enter"0". Assume the QBT amount is...