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AICPA Exam CPA-Regulation Topic 2 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for AICPA's CPA Regulation exam
Question #: 2
Topic #: 2
[All CPA Regulation Questions]

In a tax year where the taxpayer pays qualified education expenses, interest income on the redemption of qualified U.S. Series EE Bonds may be excluded from gross income. The exclusion is subject to a modified gross income limitation and a limit of aggregate bond proceeds in excess of qualified higher education expenses. Which of the following is (are) true?

I The exclusion applies for education expenses incurred by the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or any person whom the taxpayer may claim as a dependent for the year.

II "Otherwise qualified higher education expenses" must be reduced by qualified scholarships not includible in gross income.

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Suggested Answer: C

Choice "c" is correct. Interest earned on Series EE bonds issued after 1989 may qualify for exclusion. One requirement is that the interest is used to pay tuition and fees for the taxpayer, spouse, or dependent enrolled in higher education. The interest exclusion is reduced by qualified scholarships that are exempt from tax and other nontaxable payments received for educational expenses (other than gifts and inheritances).


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