ACC 442 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Internal Revenue Service, Appellate Court

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Where does tax legislation generally originate?

the House of Representatives

Where is tax legislation first considered?

House Ways and Means Committee

List the legislative process for Tax Bills

see ch. 2 class notes

Which US department issues regulations?

US Treasury

Which entity issues rulings?

IRS

Proposed Regulations

- carries little weight in the litigation process

- whenever changes or new regulations are proposed

- the period between the proposal and finalization allows parties to comment on the proposal, also

called "notice and comment"

Temporary Regulations

- provide immediate guidance on issues to the public

- expire within 3 years after issuance

Final Regulations

the final guidance of tax

What the 3 classifications of Regulations

- legislative,

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- interpretive

- procedural

Why are rulings important?

they provide the IRS and taxpayers guidance on tax matters

Revenue Rulings

- provide a detailed interpretation of the tax law

- can be overruled by courts and regulations

Revenue Procedures

- focus on the internal controls and procedures of the IRS

- increase taxpayer compliance and efficient management

Letter Rulings

- describes how the IRS will treat a proposed transaction for tax purposes.

- issued by the IRS National office

determination letter

- provide guidance on the application of tax laws

- comes from an IRS Executive

- involves only completed transactions

Technical Advice Memo (TAM)

- involves only completed transactions

- issued in response to IRS auditors, not taxpayers

Effect of Treaties

- affect persons and businesses operating in foreign countries and vice versa

- the most recent tax law or treat will take precedence

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Regulations are

	A. equal in authorityto legislation if statutory
	B. equal in authorityto legislation
	C. presumed to bevalid and to have almost the same weight as the IRC
	D. equal in authorityto legislation if interpretative

2) Which of the followingstatements regarding proposed regulations is not correct?

	A. Practitioners andother interested parties may comment on proposed regulations.
	B. Proposedregulations expire after 3 years.
	C. Proposed andtemporary regulations are generally issued simultaneously.
	D. Proposedregulations do not provide any insight into the IRS'sinterpretation of the tax law.

3) Identify which of thefollowing statements is false.

	A. Members from boththe House and the Senate are on the Conference Committee.
	B. When tax advisorsspeak of the tax law, they usually have in mind just the InternalRevenue Code.
	C. Records ofcommittee hearings are helpful in determining Congressionalintent.
	D. All arefalse.

4) Which of the followingstatements about a partnership is true?

	A. Partners are taxedon distributions from a partnership.
	B. A partnership is ataxpaying entity.
	C. Partners are taxedon their allocable share of income whether it is distributed ornot.
	D. Partners areconsidered employees of the partnership.

5) Which of the followingstatements is incorrect?

	A. The number of Scorporation shareholders is unlimited.
	B. S corporationsmust allocate income and expenses to their shareholders based ontheir proportionate ownership interest.
	C. S corporationincome is taxed to shareholders when earned.
	D. S corporationlosses can offset shareholder income from other sources.

6) Which of the followingstatements is incorrect?

	A. Limited partners'liability for partnership debt is limited to their amount ofinvestment.
	B. In a generalpartnership, all partners have unlimited liability for partnershipdebts.
	C. In a limitedpartnership, all partners participate in managerialdecision-making.
	D. All of thestatements are correct.

7) Three members form an LLC inthe current year. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

	A. The LLC can electto have its default classification ignored.
	B. The LLC's defaultclassification under the check-the-box rules is as apartnership.
	C. The LLC can electto be taxed as a C corporation with no special taxconsequences.
	D. If the LLC electsto use its default classification, it can elect to change itsstatus to being taxed as a C corporation beginning with the thirdtax year after the initial classification.

8) Identify which of thefollowing statements is false.

	A. Under thecheck-the-box regulations, an LLC that has only two members(owners) must be taxed as a partnership.
	B. The check-the-boxregulations permit an LLC to be taxed as a C corporation.
	C. A business neednot be incorporated under state or federal law to be taxed as acorporation.
	D. Once an electionis made to change its classification, an entity cannot change againfor 60 months.

9) Identify which of thefollowing statements is true.

	A. The check-the-boxregulations permit an LLC to be taxed as a C corporation.
	B. Under thecheck-the-box regulations, an LLC that has only two members(owners) default classification is as a partnership.
	C. Once an electionis made to change its classification, an entity cannot change againfor 60 months.
	D. All of thestatements are true.

10) For Sec. 351 purposes theterm property does not include

	A. accountsreceivable
	B. cash
	C. inventory
	D. servicesrendered

11) Identify which of thefollowing statements is true.

	A. The exchange ofstock for services rendered is not a taxable transaction.
	B. The repeal of Sec.351 would result in more existing businesses beingincorporated.
	C. Section 351 wasenacted to allow taxpayers to incorporate without incurring adversetax consequences.
	D. All arefalse.

12) Barry, Dan, and Edithtogether form a new corporation; Barry and Dan each contributeproperty in exchange for stock. Within 2 weeks after the formation,the corporation issues additional stock to Edith in exchange forproperty. Barry and Dan each hold 10,000 shares and Edith willreceive 9,000 shares. Which transactions will qualify fornonrecognition?

	A. Only the secondtransaction will qualify for nonrecognition.
	B. Only the firsttransaction will qualify for nonrecognition.
	C. Because of thestep transaction doctrine neither transaction will qualify.
	D. Both transactionswill qualify under Sec. 351 if they are part of the same plan ofincorporation.

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