
Self-Study Problem 4.12
The maximum amount of expenses that can be deducted is $250, the
amount of income from the hobby activity. The expenses of $250 are
deductible as a miscellaneous itemized deduction, subject to the 2 percent
of adjusted gross income limitation. The sales must be reported as miscella-
neous income even though the 2 percent of AGI limitation may prevent the
expenses from being deducted.
Chapter 5 Itemized Deductions and Other Incentives
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Self-Study Problems 5.1 through 5.6
See Schedule A and Form 4684 on pages S-21 to S-24.
Self-Study Problem 5.7
$11,858 ¼ $12,000 $142 The reduction in itemized deductions is equal
to the lesser of $142 [1% ($181,000
$166,800)] or $1,333 (26
2
3
% $5,000).
Self-Study Problem 5.8
a. $0
b. $2,000. Henry’s AGI is under $95,000 so there is no
phase-out.
Chapter 6 Credits and Special Taxes
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Self-Study Problem 6.1
a. $2,000. Two children under the age of 17 at $1,000 each, no
phase-out
b. $1,200. Two children under the age of 17 at $1,000 each less
$800 phase-out
$125,400 $110,000
$1,000
¼ 15:4
16 (rounded) $50 ¼ $800 reduction
Self-Study Problem 6.2
See Worksheet A on page S-27.
Self-Study Problem 6.3
See Form 2441 on page S-29.
Self-Study Problem 6.4
a. $1,900 ¼ 100% up to $2,000
b. $1,040 ¼ 20% $5,200 ($10,000 maximum)
S-20 Solutions to Self-Study Problems
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