#1
What is the filing status for a married couple filing jointly in the United States?
Single
Married Filing Separately
Head of Household
Married Filing Jointly
#2
In the U.S., what is the standard deduction amount for a single taxpayer in the tax year 2023?
$12,950
$15,350
$10,300
$9,500
#3
What is the alternative minimum tax (AMT) in the U.S. designed to prevent?
Double taxation of dividends
Tax evasion
Excessive deductions and loopholes
Inflation
#4
What is the purpose of IRS Form 1040X?
Request for an extension
Claiming the Child Tax Credit
Amending a tax return
Reporting self-employment income
#5
What is the purpose of IRS Form W-9?
Request for an extension
Request for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Amending a tax return
Reporting self-employment income
#6
In the U.S., what is the deadline for filing individual income tax returns for the previous year?
April 15th
July 4th
March 1st
May 31st
#7
Which of the following is a tax credit for parents with qualifying children?
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Child and Dependent Care Credit
Lifetime Learning Credit
Adoption Credit
#8
Which tax form is used for reporting self-employment income in the U.S.?
Form 1040
Form 1099
Form 1040-ES
Form W-2
#9
What is the capital gains tax rate for assets held for more than one year in the U.S.?
#10
In the U.S., what is the penalty for not having health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
$100
5% of household income
No penalty
$500
#11
What is the purpose of the W-4 form in the U.S. tax system?
File for an extension
Report foreign income
Calculate tax liability
Withhold federal income tax from paychecks
#12
Which of the following is NOT a deductible expense for federal income tax purposes in the U.S.?
Medical expenses exceeding a certain threshold
State and local income taxes
Charitable contributions
Personal commuting expenses
#13
Which of the following tax credits is aimed at encouraging the use of renewable energy in the U.S.?
Child Tax Credit
American Opportunity Credit
Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit
Foreign Tax Credit
#14
What is the primary purpose of a tax audit?
To calculate tax liability
To identify fraudulent activities
To provide tax advice
To issue tax refunds
#15
In the U.S., what is the maximum annual contribution limit for an individual retirement account (IRA) for the tax year 2024?