Disagreement on Tax for Fatty Foods There is an important question that has been brought out to many people’s attention. The question is should the government imply a tax for fatty foods? In the article titled‚ "why a fat tax will have no effect on obesity levels” Lefever state‚ “Taxes on smoking and drinking do not change the behavior of nicotine addicts or alcoholics.” (Why a fat tax). Lefever is trying to say with this is no matter what is done to prevent something as long as a person wants
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Aneta Lesna FINAL EXAM –ACCT 349 1. Samantha Corporation owns a building with a fair market value of $70‚000 and an adjusted basis of $40‚000. It exchanges the building for land with a fair market value of $45‚000. Also assume that Samantha has a $10‚000 mortgage on the building. As part of the exchange‚ the owner of the land agrees to assume the mortgage and pay the corporation $15‚000 in cash. What are Samantha’s realized gain‚ recognized gain‚ and basis in the land? Gain 5000 2
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Section 1: “Cigarette tax hike sparks panic buying” By Ashley Hall Updated Thu Apr 29‚ 2010 What is the main issue presented in the media report? Discuss what has actually happened: In the year of 2010‚ the Federal Government raised taxes on cigarettes by an extra 25 per cent‚ resulting in an increase price of $2.16 to every pack of 30 cigarettes. A proclamation stated by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on the crackdown on Internet advertising of cigarettes was mentioned. Mr. Rudd also affirmed
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International Money Transfer in Nigeria (Kester Osahenye) Introduction With an estimated 145 million inhabitants (Nigerian Population Census December 2006)‚ Nigeria is unarguably the most populous country in Africa. Since the emergence of the nascent democracy‚ Nigeria now plays a pivotal role in African migrations. As Africa’s economic giant‚ Nigeria has also become increasingly involved in international migration to Europe‚ the US‚ the Gulf countries and South Africa. Yet Nigeria is a source and destination
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Petersan Tax Return Teri A Burris Federal Income Taxes I ACC 401 Gary Tate 1 April 2013 In order to properly prepare a tax return‚ there should be a complete list of the correct documentation in order to facilitate In this case Harold and Sarah Petersan; the forms will be a varied depending on their information. Harold and Sarah Petersan is a married couple living in California‚ with one dependant. Both husband and wife
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The ethics of a company can be measured by different theories. Some of these theories can be used to measure Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (Shell Nigeria). The first ethical measure discussed is utilitarian reasoning‚ also referred to as cost-benefit analysis‚ which compares the costs and benefits of a decision. Secondly for the human rights theory‚ were the rights of the stakeholders respected? Third‚ the ethical theory of justice is measured by whether the benefits and costs
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must do this in two different ways‚ grants and tax incentives. This way companies could save money‚ or receive money in return for changing their ways. Companies would change because it would save them money. They would receive tax incentives or breaks‚ meaning they would have to pay less. Also‚ grants would pay the companies for changing to have recycling programs‚ safer agriculture‚ and greener production. The government must offer incentives through tax incentives and grants. On the other hand‚ some
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The payment of the motor vehicle allowance – this allowance is generally made to cover the expected deductible costs associated with the business usage of the employees vehicle. This allowance is effectively assessable income to the employee in their tax return. (sec.15-2) Task 2: Mike’s taxable income for the year ended 30 June 2012 Taxable Income = (Assessable Income – Deductions) Assessable Income § Wages RMIT under sec.6-5 ITAA 1997
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BY THE INCOME TAX ACT ------------------------------------------------- Tax Exemptions are a deduction allowed by the law to reduce the amount of income that is subject to tax‚ these exemptions come in many forms but what they have in common is they reduce or entirely eliminate tax obligations. These exemptions can be categorized into two‚ exemptions based on the identity of the receipt and exemptions based on the nature of income .The amounts which enjoy exemption from income tax by reason of
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With respect to the prepaid income from services which of the following is true? The treatment of prepaid income is the same for tax and financial accounting. An accrual basis taxpayer can spread the income over the period services are to be provided if all of the servidcdes will be completed by the end of the tax year ^^^answer The effects of a below-market loan for 450‚000 made by a a corporation to its chief The corporation has imputed interest income and compensation expense. As a
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