For $2023$: Maria is single but has two dependent children, ages $4$ and $7.$ Her salary from her job is $$65,000,$ with no other earnings. Maria$$s itemized deductions totaled $$18,000.$ Federal income tax withholdings from her paychecks totaled $$6,000.$ Maria paid $$800$ in student loan interest. She has no daycare expenses since her parents take care of her children while she works, and she does not qualify for the earned income credit.

$$ Compute Maria$$s adjusted gross income.

$$ Compute Maria$$s taxable income.

$$ Compute Maria$$s tax liability.

$$ Compute Maria$$s refund due or tax owed.