1. Which of the following items is not tax deductible as an education related expense?

A) Certain transportation and travel costs

B) The dollar value of vacation time or annual leave you take to attend a class

C) Tuition, books, supplies, lab fees, and similar items

D) Costs of research and typing when writing a paper as part of an educational program

2. Mark Mayer, a cash basis taxpayer, leased property on June 1, 2016, to Perry Purly at $325 a month. Perry paid Mark $325 as a security deposit which will be returned at the end of the lease. In addition, Perry paid $650 in advance rent which is to be applied as rent to the last two months in the lease term. The lease is to run for a two-year period. What is Mark's rental income for 2016?

A) $1,950

B) $2,275

C) $ 2,600

D) $ 2,925

E) $ 2,925

3. Kevin is a candidate for an undergraduate degree at a local university. During 2016, he was granted a fellowship that provided the following:

	Tuition	$18,000
	Books and supplies	2,000
	Room and board	14,800

What amount can Kevin exclude from gross income in 2016?

A) $18,000

B) $20,000

C) $25,000

D) $32,800

E) $34,800