Chapter 1—The Professional Practice of Taxation End-of-Chapter Solutions Discussion Questions 1. Title: Discussion Question 1 Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 1: 1.1 Standard 1: AACSB || Knowledge Standard 2: AICPA || AC: Reporting Standard 3: Bloom's || Knowledge Section Reference 1: 1.1 Solution: The goal of tax planning is to maximize after-tax income. After-tax income is net income after reducing revenue for all expenses including federal income taxes. Tax planning should consider tax factors as well as non-tax factors. Time On Task: 2 minutes 2. Title: Discussion Question 2 Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 1: 1.2 Standard 1: AACSB || Knowledge Standard 2: AICPA || AC: Reporting Standard 3: Bloom's || Knowledge Section Reference 1: 1.2 Solution: The formula to calculate an individual’s taxable income is as follows: Gross income Less: Deductions for Adjusted Gross Income Adjusted Gross Income Less: Greater of Standard Deduction or Itemized Deductions Less: Qualified Business Income Deduction Taxable income Time On Task: 2 minutes 3. Title: Discussion Question 3 Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 1: 1.2 Standard 1: AACSB || Knowledge Standard 2: AICPA || AC: Reporting Standard 3: Bloom's || Knowledge Section Reference 1: 1.2