153. Sandy is a single taxpayer who collected Social Security benefits of $22,000. The Social Security benefits were her only income for the tax year. What is the amount of taxes she will owe when she files her income tax return?

A. $0

B. $2,200 C. $5,500 D. $11,000

154. In 2018, Joelle received $3,000 in Social Security benefits, and in 2019 she received $2,700. In March 2019, the Social Security Administration (SSA) notified her that she should have received only $2,500 in benefits in 2018. During 2019, she repaid $500 to SSA. The Form SSA-1099 she received for 2019 shows what amount for her net benefits?

A. $500 B. $2,200 C. $2,500 D. $2,700

155. George, who is 34 years old and single, earns $24,000 in 2019. His IRA contributions for 2019 are limited to what amount?

A. $0

B. $1,000 C. $3,500 D. $6,000