John and Lynn both of whom are under age 65, file a joint return reporting $140,000 of adjusted gross income for 2019 in this total is $15,000 of long-term capital gain and $55,000 of qualified dividend income. The couple uses the standard deduction. The couples income tax liability for 2019 is:

A) $17,149

B) $15,584

C) $10,611.50

D) $16,099