Sunday, December 4, 2016

There is no specific statutory exclusion for welfare benefits.​ Nevertheless, the IRS has ruled that such benefits are not taxable

There is no specific statutory exclusion for welfare benefits.​ Nevertheless, the IRS has ruled that such benefits are not taxable. Is this within the authority of the​ IRS?


QI:4-4
Most exclusions exist for one of two reasons. What are those​ reasons? Give examples of exclusions that exist for each.


QI:4-5
a. If a gift of property is​ made, who is taxed on income produced by the​ property?
b. How can interfamily gifts reduce a​ family's total tax​ liability?

QI:4-6
a. What role does intent play in determining whether a transfer is a gift and therefore not subject to the income​ tax?
b. Are tips received by employees from customers excludable from gross income as​ gifts? Explain.


QI:4-7
What is the tax significance of the face amount of a life insurance​ policy?


QI:4-10
Answer each of the​ following:



QI:4-13
Answer the following questions relative to​ employer-financed medical and​ health, disability, and life insurance plans.
a. May employers deduct premiums paid on employee​ insurance?
b. Do employees have to include such premiums in gross​ income?
c. Are benefits paid to the employee included in the​ employee's gross​ income?


QI:4-16
What conditions must be met if an employee is to exclude meals and lodging furnished by an​ employer?


QI:4-18
Are the same fringe benefits that are available to employees also available to​ self-employed individuals?


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