Gary earned $97,000 as an executive. Gary, who is single, supported his half sister, who lives in
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Gary earned $97,000 as an executive. Gary, who is single, supported his half sister, who lives in a nursing home. His half sister had no income during the year. Gary received the following interest: $400 on City of Los Angeles bonds, $200 on a money market account, and $2,100 on a loan made to his brother. Gary spent one week serving on a jury and received $50.
Gary received a refund of federal income taxes withheld during the prior year of $1,200 and a state income tax refund of $140. Gary had itemized deductions last year of $18,000 which included $1,000 of state income taxes.
Gary received qualified dividends from Ace Corporation of $1,000 and from Tray Corporation of $1,400. Gary’s itemized deductions equal $19,700, and withholding for federal income taxes is $14,000. Compute Gary’s tax due or refund due.
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Pearsons Federal Taxation 2023 Comprehensive
ISBN: 9780137840656
36th Edition
Authors: Timothy J. Rupert, Kenneth E. Anderson, David S Hulse