Instructions:
 Based on the following information, prepare the 2015 income tax return. Show all calculations for amounts entered on all forms to receive credit.

Background Information:

Tony A. Johnston(SSN 041-51-5635, Age 50) & Kristi J. Johnston  (SSN 041-45-6123, Age 45), file a joint return for 2015. Tony is employed as an architect, and Kristi is employed as a nurse. Details from their respective W-2s are shown below. They claim their 11 year old daughter, Stacey (044-90-2132) as their only dependent. T

Address:        88Main Street
 West Haven, CT06516

In order to allow them both to work, the Johnstons paid Sharon Smith (Kristi’s mother, SSN 040-72-1532) $5,000 during the year for after-school childcare. Sharon lives down the street at 52 Main Street, West Haven, CT 06516. 

	Gross Wages	State Income Tax Withheld	Federal Income Tax Withheld	Social Security Tax Withheld	Medicare Tax Withheld
Tony	$225,000	$11,250	$56,250	$7,347	$3,263
Kristi	$70,000	$3,500	$16,000	$4,340	$1,015

During 2015, the Peters purchased an additional property in Litchfield, CT used solely for rental purposes. The cost of the multi family residence was $300,000 of which $50,000 is allocated to land, and additionally $30,000 worth of appliances for the property.All additional expenses related to this residential rental property are listed below. The property was rented beginning on July 1, 2015 with total rental income equaling $25,000 for the year.The property is being depreciated over 27.5 year (330 months). 

Address:        117 State Street
 Litchfield, CT06759

Expenses related to rental property:

Cleaning and Maintenance	$300
Commissions(1)	4,000
Insurance	700
Mortgage Interest	4,250
Real estate taxes	2,700
Repairs	115
Utilities paid by owner	1,100

 (1)Paid to leasing company to help them identify and screen potential tenants, collect rents, and schedule necessary repairs and cleaning services. 

Additional Information:

The Peters also have receipts for the following income and expenses during the year. 

Income:

City of West Haven bond interest	$4,500
Key Bank CD interest	20,925
TD Bank interest	25,438

Expenses:

Home mortgage interest (Main Home-West Haven, CT )	$15,000
Real estate taxes (Main Home-West Haven, CT)	11,500
Cash contributions to qualified charity	7,775
Noncash contributions to qualified charity	130
Amount paid when filing their 2014 CT tax return in April of 2015	7,500
Property taxes on both vehicles owned	950
Tax preparation fees	325

The Peters get full health coverage thru Tony’s employer. The Johnstons did not have any interest in a foreign account or trust. They sign their return on April 15, 2016 and decided not to contribute to the Presidential Election Campaign. 

Based on the following information, prepare the 2015 income tax return. Show all calculations for amounts entered on all forms to receive credit. details are attached.