Christopher and Leah (ages 35 and 37) are married taxpayers who file a joint return. Christopher earned $80,000 salary from his job as a HVAC technician in 2022. Leah is employed by a major marketing firm and earned a salary of $110,000. The couple had dividend income of $3,200 during the year as well as the following expenses: State income taxes withheld-Leah $4,300 State income taxes withheld- Christopher Real estate taxes paid $2,800 Home mortgage interest (principal amount = $900,000) Doctor Bills Medical Insurance Premiums $4,400 The couple received refunds of $1,200 in 2022. Of this amount, $900 was for state income taxes paid in 2021. The couple itemized their deductions in 2021. $13,650 $22,000 $4,200

Christopher and Leah (ages 35 and 37) are married taxpayers who file a joint return. Christopher earned $80,000 salary from his job as a HVAC technician in 2022. Leah is employed by a major marketing firm and earned a salary of $110,000. The couple had dividend income of $3,200 during the year as well as the following expenses: The couple received refunds of $1,200 in 2022. Of this amount, $900 was for state income taxes paid in 2021. The couple itemized their deductions in 2021