Reference no: EM132665491
Problem 1: Tom's Tier II Railroad Retirement benefits are reported on Form RRB-1099-R. Tom's tax preparer must know all the following to calculate the taxable amount of Tier II Railroad Retirement benefits using the Simplified Method, except:
Select one:
a. The current age of the taxpayer
b. How much has been recovered tax-free since 1986
c. The age at which the taxpayer started drawing retirement
d. The number of payments received in the year
Problem 2: Hank has contributed more than the maximum allowable amount to his IRA. What is the penalty for excess contributions to an IRA?
Select one:
a. 6% on the excess amount in the year the excess is deposited
b. 6% per year on the excess amount for as long as the excess remains in the account
c. 6% per year on the account balance for as long as the excess remains in the account
d. 6% on the account balance in the year the excess is deposited