Tax File Memorandum To: Peaceful Pastures Funeral Home From: Whomever Date: 2/17/2013 Re: Peaceful Pastures Tax Payer Engagement Confidential I SPOKE WITH PEACEFUL TAX PAYER ABOUT THE AUDIT NOTICE THE IRS HAD SENT. IT CONTENDS THAT THE AMOUNT PREPAID UNDER PEACEFUL’S PROGRAM CONSTITUTES PREPAID INCOME THAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN PEACEFUL’S INCOME (AND THEREFORE SUBJECT TO TAX) IN THE YEAR IN WHICH IT IS RECEIVED. THE TAX PAYER WANTED TO KNOW IF THE IRS FINDINGS
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Tax Law and Accounting Paper In today’s financial world‚ preparation and reporting of income taxes has become one among the other main reasons why individuals and businesses are keeping and maintain their financial records. However‚ there has been some controversy between tax laws and accounting under the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Simply because IRS is not always agrees with GAAP’s principles and thus creates its own tax laws. This paper will discuss the objectives of modern
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About tax avoidance UK courts: the courts adopted a more literal approach to the construction of legislation in the context of tax-sensitive transactions. Consequently‚ the courts often refused attempts by HMRC to reclassify arrangements and remove the advantageous tax effects of transactions structured to comply with a literal interpretation of the relevant tax legislation‚ (see for example IRC v Duke of Westminster [1936]). However‚ Ramsay heralded the beginning of a new approach to how the courts
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I. What is Sin Tax Bill ? A sin tax is a kind of sumptuary tax: a tax specifically levied on certain generally socially proscribed goods and services‚ for example alcohol‚ tobacco and gambling. Sumptuary taxes are ostensibly used for reducing transactions involving something that society considers undesirable‚ and is thus a kind of sumptuary law. Sin tax is used for taxes on activities that are considered socially undesirable. Common targets of sumptuary taxes are alcohol and tobacco‚ gambling
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Individual Tax Research and Planning Midterm Chapter 1 20. Discuss what is meant by the term “double taxation” of corporations. Develop an example of double taxation using a corporation and shareholder. The term “double taxation” refers to the taxing of the same income twice. This type of taxation typically results from a C corporation paying tax on its taxable income and shareholders paying income tax on any dividends received from the C Corporation. The impact of double taxation
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TAX STRUCTURE IN INDIA Introduction: India has a well-developed tax structure with clearly demarcated authority between Central and State Governments and local bodies. Central Government levies taxes on income (except tax on agricultural income‚ which the State Governments can levy)‚ customs duties‚ central excise and service tax. The Tax Structure in India is quite strong and follows the financial year. The taxation under the tax structure in India is applicable for any kind of income pertaining
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KPMG Deferred Tax Issues: Valuation Allowance Issue 1: Conclude on the appropriateness of the engagement team’s decision for valuation allowance. 1. Clarify Issues & Objectives ASC 740-10-05-5 defines a deferred tax asset as: A deferred tax asset is measured using the applicable enacted tax rate and provisions of the enacted tax law. A deferred tax asset is reduced by a valuation allowance if‚ based on the weight of evidence available‚ it is more likely than not that some portion or all of
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Taxation revenues continue to be the main source of revenue for Government spending. This in turn requires well-designed tax policies (new taxes and tax reform) that are translated into clear legislation and are administratively feasible. Perhaps the greatest challenge facing these countries is to improve the effectiveness of their tax administrations.[1] Common Challenges Tax Administrations in developing country contend with the same range of challenges with developed nations‚ although the significance
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What is Stamp Duty Land Tax? Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is generally payable on the purchase or transfer of property or land in the UK where the amount paid is above a certain threshold (£40‚000 or more). In addition most UK land and property transactions must be notified to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on a Stamp Duty Land Tax return within a certain time limit - even if no tax is due. What value is SDLT charged on? Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) may be payable when property or land is bought
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CHAPTER 4 David and Lilly Fernandez have determined their tax liability on their joint tax return to be $1‚740. They have made prepayments of $1‚100 and also have a child tax credit of $1‚000. What is the amount of their tax refund or taxes due? (1)Total tax$1‚740 (2)Child tax credit1‚000 (3)Prepayments1‚100 Tax refund $(360) Explanation: David and Lilly will receive a tax refund of $360 calculated as follows: Tax refund = $1‚740 − $1‚100 − $1‚000 = −$360 Prepayments are fully refundable
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