H&R Block Income Tax Specialist Test | Questions &
Answers (100% Verified)
Sam pays his 19 yr. old son, Joshua, $550/month to maintain the lawn & garden at the
family residence. Sam is subject to what household employment tax rules for Joshua? -
Answer –
A. Since Joshua is not performing any child case services, the household tax rules do
not apply.
B. Since Joshua is the taxpayer's child under age 21, the household employment tax
rules do not apply.
C. Since no evidence is given that Joshua is a student, he is considered to be Sam's
household employee.
D. Since Joshua's wages are over $2,100 for the yr., Sam is subject to the household
employment tax rules for Joshua.
Answer: B
A taxpayer should include which of the following when figuring their federal gross
income? - Answer –
A. Prior-year federal income tax refund.
B. Ordinary dividends.
C. Personal injury compensation.
D. Qualified disaster relief payments.
Answer: B
A taxpayer is required to file Schedule 1 (Form 1040) when claiming which of the
following? - Answer –
A. Retirement savings contributions credit.
B. Health savings account deduction
C. Education credit
D. Excess advance premium tax credit repayment
Answer: B
In 2018, the excise tax for excess contributions to a health savings account is
_____________. - Answer –
A. 0%
B. 6%
C. 10%
D. 20%
Answer: B
,In 2018, the additional excise tax for non-qualified distributions from a health savings
account is ____________. - Answer –
A. 0%
B. 6%
C. 10%
D. 20%
Answer: D
Cynthia works full-time as a teacher's aide at an elementary school. In 2018, she paid
$250 to participate in a professional development course, hoping to upgrade her job
skills. Since she was no reimbursed for this expense, she would like to claim the
educator expense deduction. As Cynthia's Tax Pro, what advice would you offer her? -
Answer –
A. She may not claim the deduction b/c she is not considered an eligible educator.
B. Since she spent the $250 on professional development rather than classroom
supplies, she is not eligible for this deduction.
C. She may claim the deduction since she is an eligible educator and the professional
development course is a qualified expense.
D. Since employee business expenses are no longer deductible on SCH A, she may not
claim a deduction for the cost of the professional development course.
Answer: C
Major Winters, a member of the Army Reserve, traveled to a location 250 miles from his
home to perform his work in the reserve in June 2018. His unreimbursed expenses
consisted of $195 for lodging and $268 for mileage. In addition, he incurred mileage
expenses of $235 throughout the yr. for trips to a location 20 miles from his home. How
much is Major Winters eligible to deduct on SCH 1 (Form 1040), line 24, as an above-
the-line adjustment? - Answer –
A. $0
B. $268
C. $463
D. $698
Answer: C
Kimberly originally files her 2017 return on February 19, 2018. Under ordinary
circumstances, what is the last day she can file an amended 2017 return? - Answer –
A. April 15, 2021
B. February 19, 2021
C. April 15, 2020
, D. April 17, 2018
Answer: A
All of the following issues may be corrected or changed by filing Form 1040X, Amended
U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, EXCEPT: - Answer –
A. The amount of deductible medical expenses was reported incorrectly on the original
return
B. An error that was made on a trust return needs to be corrected
C. Wages for a 2nd job were not initially reported
D. A taxpayer who filed as a non-resident qualified for U.S. resident status
Answer: B
Michelle converted her personal residence to rental property in 2018. She purchased
the property in 2014 for $110,000 of which $10,000 was allocable to the land.
Unfortunately, property values in her neighborhood have declined over the past few yrs.
On the date of conversion, the FMV of the property was $98,000; $10,000 was allocated
to the land. Michelle's basis for depreciation in the property is: - Answer –
A. $88,000
B. $98,000
C. $100,000
D. $110,000
Answer: A
Greg purchased a new machine for use in his business. He incurred the following costs
with the purchase; $2,000 cash paid, $10,000 financed, a $500 delivery charge, and a
$200 installation charge. Greg's basis on the machine is _____________. - Answer –
A. $2,000
B. $2,700
C. $12,000
D. $12,700
Answer: D
All of the following decrease basis; EXCEPT: - Answer –
A. Casualty restoration beyond bringing the property to pre-casualty condition
B. Insurance payments for a casualty loss
C. Depreciation
D. Cancelled debt
Answer: A
Answers (100% Verified)
Sam pays his 19 yr. old son, Joshua, $550/month to maintain the lawn & garden at the
family residence. Sam is subject to what household employment tax rules for Joshua? -
Answer –
A. Since Joshua is not performing any child case services, the household tax rules do
not apply.
B. Since Joshua is the taxpayer's child under age 21, the household employment tax
rules do not apply.
C. Since no evidence is given that Joshua is a student, he is considered to be Sam's
household employee.
D. Since Joshua's wages are over $2,100 for the yr., Sam is subject to the household
employment tax rules for Joshua.
Answer: B
A taxpayer should include which of the following when figuring their federal gross
income? - Answer –
A. Prior-year federal income tax refund.
B. Ordinary dividends.
C. Personal injury compensation.
D. Qualified disaster relief payments.
Answer: B
A taxpayer is required to file Schedule 1 (Form 1040) when claiming which of the
following? - Answer –
A. Retirement savings contributions credit.
B. Health savings account deduction
C. Education credit
D. Excess advance premium tax credit repayment
Answer: B
In 2018, the excise tax for excess contributions to a health savings account is
_____________. - Answer –
A. 0%
B. 6%
C. 10%
D. 20%
Answer: B
,In 2018, the additional excise tax for non-qualified distributions from a health savings
account is ____________. - Answer –
A. 0%
B. 6%
C. 10%
D. 20%
Answer: D
Cynthia works full-time as a teacher's aide at an elementary school. In 2018, she paid
$250 to participate in a professional development course, hoping to upgrade her job
skills. Since she was no reimbursed for this expense, she would like to claim the
educator expense deduction. As Cynthia's Tax Pro, what advice would you offer her? -
Answer –
A. She may not claim the deduction b/c she is not considered an eligible educator.
B. Since she spent the $250 on professional development rather than classroom
supplies, she is not eligible for this deduction.
C. She may claim the deduction since she is an eligible educator and the professional
development course is a qualified expense.
D. Since employee business expenses are no longer deductible on SCH A, she may not
claim a deduction for the cost of the professional development course.
Answer: C
Major Winters, a member of the Army Reserve, traveled to a location 250 miles from his
home to perform his work in the reserve in June 2018. His unreimbursed expenses
consisted of $195 for lodging and $268 for mileage. In addition, he incurred mileage
expenses of $235 throughout the yr. for trips to a location 20 miles from his home. How
much is Major Winters eligible to deduct on SCH 1 (Form 1040), line 24, as an above-
the-line adjustment? - Answer –
A. $0
B. $268
C. $463
D. $698
Answer: C
Kimberly originally files her 2017 return on February 19, 2018. Under ordinary
circumstances, what is the last day she can file an amended 2017 return? - Answer –
A. April 15, 2021
B. February 19, 2021
C. April 15, 2020
, D. April 17, 2018
Answer: A
All of the following issues may be corrected or changed by filing Form 1040X, Amended
U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, EXCEPT: - Answer –
A. The amount of deductible medical expenses was reported incorrectly on the original
return
B. An error that was made on a trust return needs to be corrected
C. Wages for a 2nd job were not initially reported
D. A taxpayer who filed as a non-resident qualified for U.S. resident status
Answer: B
Michelle converted her personal residence to rental property in 2018. She purchased
the property in 2014 for $110,000 of which $10,000 was allocable to the land.
Unfortunately, property values in her neighborhood have declined over the past few yrs.
On the date of conversion, the FMV of the property was $98,000; $10,000 was allocated
to the land. Michelle's basis for depreciation in the property is: - Answer –
A. $88,000
B. $98,000
C. $100,000
D. $110,000
Answer: A
Greg purchased a new machine for use in his business. He incurred the following costs
with the purchase; $2,000 cash paid, $10,000 financed, a $500 delivery charge, and a
$200 installation charge. Greg's basis on the machine is _____________. - Answer –
A. $2,000
B. $2,700
C. $12,000
D. $12,700
Answer: D
All of the following decrease basis; EXCEPT: - Answer –
A. Casualty restoration beyond bringing the property to pre-casualty condition
B. Insurance payments for a casualty loss
C. Depreciation
D. Cancelled debt
Answer: A
