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John Williams (birth date August 2,1974) is a single taxpayer. John's earnings and withholdings as the manager of a local casino for 2017 are reported

John Williams (birth date August 2,1974) is a single taxpayer. John's earnings and withholdings as the manager of a local casino for 2017 are reported on his W-2

Wages tips and other compensations 195600
Federal Income tax withheld 31680
Social security wagas 127200
social security taxes withheld 7886.40
Medicare wages and tips 195600
Medicare tax withheld 2836.20

Johns other income includes interest on a saving account at Nevada National Bank of $13,685.

John pays his ex-wife, Sarah McLoughlin, $3,900 per month. When their 12 year-old child (in the ex-wifes custody) reaches the age of 18, the payments are reduced to $2,725 per moth. His ex-wifes Social Security number is 554-44-5555.

In 2017 John purchased a new car and so he kept track of his sales tax receipts during the year. His actual sales tax paid is $3,660, which exceeds the estimated amount per the IRS tables.

During the year John paid the following amounts (all of which can be substantiated)

Credit card interest $1760

Auto loan interest $4300

Auto insurance $900

Property taxes on personal residence $2640

Blue Cress health insurance premium $2800

Other medical expenses $790

Income tax preparation fee $900

Charitable contributions:

Boyd Scouts $1350

St. Matthews Church $3100

U. of Nevada (Reno) Medical School $26900

Nevada Democratic Party $250

Fund-raising dinner for Reno Auto Museum $100

(Value of dinner is $25)

John Also received the following form 1098

Mortgage interests received from payers/borrowers 18950
Outstanding Mortgage principal as of 01/01/207 594400
Mortgage original date 03/01/2001

REQUIRED:

Complete Johns federal tax return for the 2017. Use form 1040, Schedule A, and schedule B. Make realistic assumptions about any missing data.

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