During 2016, Julio attended school for much of the year but was supported by his parents.

Julio married Jillian in December 2016.Julio graduated and began working full-time in 2017.

Jillian worked during 2016 and earned $20,000. Julio's only income was $800 of interest.

Julio's parents are in the 28% tax bracket.Thus, claiming Julio as a dependent would save them

$1,134 (0.280 x $4,050) of taxes.

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Requirement a. Compute Julio and Jillian's gross tax if they file a joint return.

Requirement b. Compute

Jillian's gross tax if she files a separate return in order to allow Julio's

Requirement c. Which alternative would be better for the family? In other words, will filing a joint return save Julio and Jillian more than $1,134?

Begin by calculating Julio's taxable income and gross tax if he files a separate return, allowing his parents to claim him as a dependent. Which alternative would be better for the family? In other words, will filing a joint return save Julio and Jillian more than $1,134?