2016 income tax information David P. and Karen M.Stevens are married and file a joint income tax...
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2016 income tax information David P. and Karen M.Stevens are married and file a joint income tax return. Their social security numbers are 133-99-4444 and 144-33-1111, respectively.They have two children, a son named Paul A. Stevens, age 14, social security number 132-99-6565 and a daughter, Anne M. Stevens, age 10, social security number 132-88-5656.David and Karen have been married for 16 years and purchased their current home in 2003.The family lives at 1075 Jackson Drive in Coastal City, GA31133. David is a civil engineer employed by the city government.Karen is a psychiatrist. She is self- employed and leases office space in a medical building near the local hospital.David and Karen report their income using the cash method. David is covered by a qualified retirement plan through his work.He partcipates in a group health insurance plan that covers all four members of the family.The health insurance plan for Karen's medical practice covers only the full-time receptionist. Income and expense information: David's salary(reportable W-2 amount) 146,500 Karen's medical practice: Gross receipts 349,650 Expenses on office books: Attorney's fees 2,200 Business license 500 Contract labor 2,870 Country club dues paid by practice 4,200 County property taxes on office furnishings, computer system, and other equipment 980 Depreciation on office furnishings & equipment 3,240 Health insurance for receptionist 4,880 Malpractice insurance 26,700 Payroll taxes 3,010 Professional journals and literature 4,270 Receptionist's salary 33,400 Rent - office 32,000 Repairs and maintenance 2,670 Utilities 10,240 Contribution to lobbying group representing doctors 1,860 Other income and deductions: Dividends reported by brokerage account at Merrill and Jones. Total ordinary dividends of $7,660, of which $6,800 are qualified The dividends were paid by U.S. corporations operating domestically. Sale of land held for investment: Sold:11/30/2016Sales price 94,380 Acquired:08/15/2008Cost 97,900 The land was not used in a trade or business by the taxpayers. The sales was reported on a Form 1099-B that does not disclose the basis of the property. Sale of stock in ABC Bank, Inc. Sold:07/03/2016Sales price 14,000 Acquired:09/30/2005Cost 11,840 Form 1099-B reported the sales proceeds also discloses the basis. There is a short-term loss of $4,410 carried over from the 2015 return. Interest income on family savings account at My Bank, Inc. 2,070 Medical expenses incurred during 2016 that were not reimbursed by insurance: Doctors and dentists 11,060 Hospital 4,210 Contact lenses and glasses 922 Real estate taxes on personal residence 6,450 Home mortgage interest expense - received Form 1098 14,860 Charitable contributions paid by check: Church 9,050 United Way 1,200 Red Cross 650 Individual retirement acccount contribution - Karen 5,500 Contribution is made to a traditional IRA. Accounting fees were paid in April 2016 for the preparation of the couple's 2015 income tax returns.60% of the fees are attributable to Karen's medical practice. 1,800 Income taxes paid: David had the following 2016 income taxes withheld from his salary. Federal 26,800 State 6,460 The balance due on the couple's state income tax return for 2015 was $720.The balance was paid in April of 2016 when the return was filed. Federal State 2016 estimated taxes paid by Karen: 4/15/2016 18,000 2,500 6/15/2016 18,000 2,500 9/15/2016 18,000 2,500 1/15/2017 18,000 2,500 Other information: Assume that David and Karen are not subject to alternative minimum tax. Do not prepare Form 6251 as part of the return. David and Karen's 2015 federal tax was $64,000.They should not be subject to penalty for underpayment of estimated tax, even if additional tax is owed with the return. Karen's office address:1600 Medical Alley, Suite 550 Coastal City, GA 31133 Karen's business employer identification number: 58-5553344 Business name:The Stevens Clinic You are not required to complete Form 4562 (depreciation expense form) for the medical practice.Form 4562 is not required if there are no assets placed in service during the current taxable year.You may enter the depreciation expense for continuing assets on the forms reporting the medical practice income. All 1099 forms were filed by the medical office as required. The couple has no income from foreign sources. The couple received adequate document evidencing that the health insurance coverage for the family for 2016 met the ACA requirements for the entire year.
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