Andrew and Rachel decide to form their new nursery business as Jackson Partnership. Each will receive an equal capital and profits interest by contributing cash, property or both. In addition, their partnership will obtain a $150,000 loan from Fayetteville Bank at the time it is formed. Rachel contributes cash of $75,000 and a building ($300,000 A/B; $450,000 FMV). The building is secured by a $350,000 mortgage that the partnership will assume. What is Rachel’s outside basis in her partnership interest?

In 2026, Taft Company has taxable income of $86,400 and taxable income before charitable contribution deduction of $59,600. Its charitable contributions for the year were $26,800. What is Taft Company’s current-year charitable contribution deduction and contribution carryover?

A review of Kennedy Corporation’s 2026 income statement shows interest income of $26,000 from City of Fayetteville municipal bonds and $17,500 of interest expense from a loan used to acquire the municipal bonds.  What amount of book-tax difference(s) does Kennedy Corporation report from these transactions?Permanent; favorable

McKinley Corporation taxable income was $105,000. The taxable income computation includes a $23,000 charitable contribution deduction, a dividend received deduction of $13,000 and wages expense of $38,000. What is McKinley Corporation’s taxable income before the dividend received deduction?

In 2026, Carter Inc. sold equipment that it used in its business for $138,000. Carter bought the equipment in 2020 for $135,000 and has claimed $14,800 of depreciation. What is the amount and character of Carter Inc.’s gain or loss recognized?

On May 21, 2025, Clinton Inc. purchases and places in service $4,645,000 of qualifying 5-year equipment. Clinton elects to expense the maximum under §179 (ignore bonus depreciation). What is Clinton Inc.’s maximum §179 deduction for 2025?Half-Year Convention Year 1: 5-year 20.00%; 7-year 14.29% Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 1 Year 1: 5-year 35.00%; 7-year 25.00% Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 2 Year 1: 5-year 25.00%; 7-year 17.85% Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 3 Year 1: 5-year 15.00%; 7-year 10.71% Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 4 Year 1: 5-year 5.00%; 7-year 3.57%

Trump Inc. purchased furniture (7-year property) on July 25, 2021 with a basis of $300,000 and used the mid-quarter convention. On April 18, 2025 (the fifth year) Trump disposed of the property. Calculate the maximum depreciation expense for 2025 (ignore §179 and bonus depreciation).Half-Year Convention Year 1: 5-year 20.00%; 7-year 14.29%Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 1 Year 4: 7-year 10.93% Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 2 Year 4: 7-year 11.97%Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 3 Year 4: 7-year 13.02% Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 4 Year 4: 7-year 14.06%

Reagan Company placed in service on December 14, 2025 machinery and equipment (7-year property) with a basis of $5,640,000. Calculate the maximum depreciation expense for 2025.Half-Year Convention Year 1: 5-year 20.00%; 7-year 14.29% Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 1 Year 1: 5-year 35.00%; 7-year 25.00% Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 2 Year 1: 5-year 25.00%; 7-year 17.85% Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 3 Year 1: 5-year 15.00%; 7-year 10.71% Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 4 Year 1: 5-year 5.00%; 7-year 3.57%

Biden Company purchased two assets during 2025. It placed in service computer equipment (5-year property) on September 23 with a basis of $115,000 and furniture (7-year property) on October 8 with a basis of $225,000. Calculate the maximum depreciation expense for 2025 (ignore §179 and bonus depreciation).Half-Year Convention Year 1: 5-year 20.00%; 7-year 14.29%Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 1 Year 1: 5-year 35.00%; 7-year 25.00% Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 2 Year 1: 5-year 25.00%; 7-year 17.85% Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 3 Year 1: 5-year 15.00%; 7-year 10.71% Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 4 Year 1: 5-year 5.00%; 7-year 3.57%

Adams Inc. purchased furniture (7-year property) on August 25, 2022 with a basis of $375,000 and used the mid-quarter convention. On February 12, 2025 (the fourth year) Adams disposed of the property. Calculate the maximum depreciation expense for 2025 (ignore §179 and bonus depreciation).Half-Year Convention Year 1: 5-year 20.00%; 7-year 14.29%.Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 1 Year 4: 7-year 10.93%. Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 2 Year 4: 7-year 11.97%. Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 3 Year 4: 7-year 13.02%. Mid-Quarter Convention Quarter 4 Year 4: 7-year 14.06%