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Harry and Ginny Potter got married 10 years ago and have a 5-year-old son Albus. Ginny's daughter from a previous relationship, Luna also lives with
Harry and Ginny Potter got married 10 years ago and have a 5-year-old son Albus. Ginny's daughter from a
previous relationship, Luna also lives with them. Luna is 22 years old, unemployed and currently a full time
student at Hogwarts University. In 2019, Harry worked as a computer programmer and analyst earning a salary
of $226,600, and Ginny worked part-time as a receptionist for a law firm earning a salary of $59,000. Harry
also does some Web design work on the side and reported revenues of $19,500 and associated expenses of
$7,750. Ginny runs a craft business from their home. Her craft business consists of making craft items for sale
at craft shows that are held periodically at various locations. Ginny spends considerable time and effort on her
craft business and it has been consistently profitable over the years. Ginny also had $4,900 of gambling losses
from a girl's weekend in Atlantic City. The Potters received a $200 refund of their state income taxes. The
Potters have always itemized their deductions and their itemized deductions were well over the standard
deduction amount last year (2018).
The Potters reported the following additional information during the year (2019):
State income taxes of $3,950 paid. Federal tax withholding of $31,000.
Alimony payments to Harry's former wife $9,000 (divorced in 2014).
Child support payments for Harry's child with his former wife $7,100.
$14,200 of real property taxes.
$4,600 to Ravenclaw daycare center for Albus' care while Harry and Ginny worked.
$16,500 interest on their home mortgage (acquisition debt of $600,000)
$3,000 interest on a $60,000 home-equity loan. They used the loan to pay for family vacation and new
car.
$4,350 interest on loans to pay Luna's tuition
$19,550 cash charitable contributions to qualified charities.
Donation of used furniture to Goodwill. The furniture had a fair market value of $400 and cost $2,000
Automobile licenses (based on value) $410
State sales tax paid $2,150
Home mortgage interest $10,270
Interest on Quidditch credit card $1,980
Penalty for early withdrawal of certificate of deposit $720
Cost of Ginny's craft supplies $12,270
Postage for mailing crafts $845
Travel and lodging for craft shows $2,430
Interest on loans to pay Luna's tuition $3,200
Luna's room and board at college $15,620
Luna's tuition at college $19,560
Ginny's craft sales $35,050
Interest from certificate of deposit $3,650
Interest from Treasury bond funds $927
Interest from municipal bond funds $3,920
Ginny's gambling winnings $3,900
Determine the amounts listed below (including any self-employment tax, if applicable - ignore AMT) for Harry
and Ginny for the year.
Gross Income
FOR AGI deductions
AGI
FROM AGI deductions
Standard Deduction
Taxable Income
Tax Liability
Prepayments
Credits
Amount Due or Refund
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