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Note: This problem is for the 2018 tax year. David R. and Ella M. Cole (ages 39 and 38, respectively) are husband and wife who
Note: This problem is for the 2018 tax year.
David R. and Ella M. Cole (ages 39 and 38, respectively) are husband and wife who live at 1820 Elk Avenue, Denver, CO 80202. David is a self-employed consultant specializing in retail management, and Ella is a dental hygienist for a chain of dental clinics.
- David earned consulting fees of $145,000 in 2018. He maintains his own office and pays for all business expenses. The Coles are adequately covered by the medical plan provided by Ellas employer but have chosen not to participate in its 401(k) retirement plan.
- David's employment-related expenses for 2018 are summarized below.
Airfare $8,800 Lodging 5,000 Meals (during travel status) 4,800 Entertainment 3,600 Ground transportation (e.g., limos, rental cars, and taxis) 800 Business gifts 900 Office supplies (includes postage, overnight delivery, and copying) 1,500 The entertainment involved taking clients to sporting and musical events. The business gifts consisted of $50 gift certificates to a national restaurant. These were sent by David during the Christmas holidays to 18 of his major clients. In addition, David drove his 2016 Ford Expedition 11,000 miles for business and 3,000 for personal use during 2018. He purchased the Expedition on August 15, 2015, and has always used the automatic (standard) mileage method for tax purposes. Parking and tolls relating to business use total $340 in 2018.
- When the Coles purchased their present residence in April 2015, they devoted 450 of the 3,000 square feet of living space to an office for David. The property cost $440,000 ($40,000 of which is attributable to the land) and has since appreciated in value. Expenses relating to the residence in 2018 (except for mortgage interest and property taxes; see below) are as follows:
Insurance $2,600 Repairs and maintenance 900 Utilities 4,700 Painting office area; area rugs and plants (in the office)* 1,800 *Treat as a direct office in home expense. In terms of depreciation, the Coles use the MACRS percentage tables applicable to 39-year nonresidential real property. As to depreciable property (e.g., office furniture), David tries to avoid capitalization and uses whatever method provides the fastest write-off for tax purposes.
- Ella works part-time as a substitute when a hygienist is ill or on vacation or when one of the clinics is particularly busy (e.g., prior to the beginning of the school year). Assumed that Ella is an employee (not an independent contractor). Besides her transportation, she must provide and maintain her own uniforms. Her expenses for 2018 appear below.
Uniforms $690 State and city occupational licenses 380 Professional journals and membership dues in the American Dental Hygiene Association 340 Correspondence study course (taken online) dealing with teeth whitening procedures 420 - Ella's salary for the year is $42,000, and her Form W2 for the year shows income tax withholdings of $5,000 (Federal) and $1,000 (state) and the proper amount of Social Security and Medicare taxes.
- Besides the items already mentioned, the Coles had the following receipts during 2018.
Interest income State of Colorado general purpose bonds $2,500 IBM bonds 800 Wells Fargo Bank 1,200 $4,500 Federal income tax refund for year 2017 510 Life insurance proceeds paid by Eagle Assurance Corporation 200,000 Inheritance of savings account from Sarah Cole 50,000 Sales proceeds from two ATVs 9,000 - For several years, the Coles' household has included David's divorced mother, Sarah, who has been claimed as their dependent. In late December 2017, Sarah unexpectedly died of coronary arrest in her sleep. Unknown to Ella and David, Sarah had a life insurance policy and a savings account (with David as the designated beneficiary of each). In 2017, the Coles purchased two ATVs for $14,000. After several near mishaps, they decided that the sport was too dangerous. In 2018, they sold the ATVs to their neighbor.
- Additional expenditures for 2018 include:
Funeral expenses for Sarah $4,500 Taxes Real property taxes on personal residence $6,400 Colorado state income tax due (paid in April 2018 for tax year 2017) 310 6,710 Mortgage interest on personal residence (Rocky Mountain Bank) 6,600 Paid church pledge 2,400 Contributions to traditional IRAs for Ella and David ($5,500 + $5,500) 11,000 - In 2018, the Coles made quarterly estimated tax payments of $6,000 (Federal) and $500 (state) for a total of $24,000 (Federal) and $2,000 (state).
- Relevant Social Security numbers are:
David Cole 123-45-6788 Ella Cole 123-45-6787 - The Coles do not want to contribute to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. Also, they want any overpayment of tax refunded to them and not applied toward next years tax liability. David will have a self-employment tax liability.
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Form 1040 Form 1040 (2018) Page 2 1 Wages, salaries, tips, etc. Attach Form(s) W-2 1 42,000 2a Tax-exempt interest 2a 0 b Taxable interest 2b 2,000 3a Qualified dividends 3a b Ordinary dividends 3b 4a IRAs, pensions, and annuities 4a b Taxable amount Attach Form(s) W- 2. Also attach Form(s) W-2G and 1099-R if tax was withheld. 4b 5a Social security benefits 5a b Taxable amount 5b 6 Total income. Add lines 1 through 5. Add any amount from Schedule 1, line 22 0 6 0 X 7 Adjusted gross income. If you have no adjustments to income, enter the amount from line 6; otherwise, subtract Schedule 1, line 36, from line 6. 7 138,200 Standard deduction or itemized deductions (from Schedule A) 8 24,000 Standard 8 Deduction for- Single or married 9 filing separately, 10 $12,000 9 Qualified business income deduction (see instructions) 21,040 Taxable income. Subtract lines 8 and 9 from line 7. If zero or less, enter-O-.... 10 93,160 11 1 Form(s) 8814 a Tax (see inst) 0 X (check if any from: 2 Form 4972 30 b Add any amount from Schedule 2 and check here a Child tax credit/credit for other dependents b Add any amount from Schedule 3 and check here 11 0 x 12 0 12 Married filing jointly or Qualifying widow(er), $24,000 Head of household, $18,000 If you checked any box under Standard deduction, see instructions. 13 Subtract line 12 from line 11. If zero or less, enter-O- 13 0 x 14 Other taxes. Attach Schedule 4.. 14 0 X 15 Total tax. Add lines 13 and 14 .. 15 0 X 16 Federal income tax withheld from Forms W-2 and 1099 16 5,000 17 Refundable credits: a EIC (see inst.) b Sch 8812 c Form 8863 Add any amount from Schedule 5 0 17 0 X 18 Add lines 16 and 17. These are your total payments. 18 29,000 19 Refund If line 18 is more than line 15, subtract line 15 from line 18. This is the amount you overpaid.. 19 0 X 20a Amount of line 19 you want refunded to you. If Form 8888 is attached, check here 20a 0 X Direct deposit? b Routing number c Type: Checking - Savings See instructions. d Account number 21 Amount of line 19 you want applied to your 2019 estimated tax 21 22 Amount Amount you owe. Subtract line 18 from line 15. For details on how to pay, see instructions .. 22 You Owe 23 Estimated tax penalty (see instructions). 23 Form 1040 Form 1040 (2018) Page 2 1 Wages, salaries, tips, etc. Attach Form(s) W-2 1 42,000 2a Tax-exempt interest 2a 0 b Taxable interest 2b 2,000 3a Qualified dividends 3a b Ordinary dividends 3b 4a IRAs, pensions, and annuities 4a b Taxable amount Attach Form(s) W- 2. Also attach Form(s) W-2G and 1099-R if tax was withheld. 4b 5a Social security benefits 5a b Taxable amount 5b 6 Total income. Add lines 1 through 5. Add any amount from Schedule 1, line 22 0 6 0 X 7 Adjusted gross income. If you have no adjustments to income, enter the amount from line 6; otherwise, subtract Schedule 1, line 36, from line 6. 7 138,200 Standard deduction or itemized deductions (from Schedule A) 8 24,000 Standard 8 Deduction for- Single or married 9 filing separately, 10 $12,000 9 Qualified business income deduction (see instructions) 21,040 Taxable income. Subtract lines 8 and 9 from line 7. If zero or less, enter-O-.... 10 93,160 11 1 Form(s) 8814 a Tax (see inst) 0 X (check if any from: 2 Form 4972 30 b Add any amount from Schedule 2 and check here a Child tax credit/credit for other dependents b Add any amount from Schedule 3 and check here 11 0 x 12 0 12 Married filing jointly or Qualifying widow(er), $24,000 Head of household, $18,000 If you checked any box under Standard deduction, see instructions. 13 Subtract line 12 from line 11. If zero or less, enter-O- 13 0 x 14 Other taxes. Attach Schedule 4.. 14 0 X 15 Total tax. Add lines 13 and 14 .. 15 0 X 16 Federal income tax withheld from Forms W-2 and 1099 16 5,000 17 Refundable credits: a EIC (see inst.) b Sch 8812 c Form 8863 Add any amount from Schedule 5 0 17 0 X 18 Add lines 16 and 17. These are your total payments. 18 29,000 19 Refund If line 18 is more than line 15, subtract line 15 from line 18. This is the amount you overpaid.. 19 0 X 20a Amount of line 19 you want refunded to you. If Form 8888 is attached, check here 20a 0 X Direct deposit? b Routing number c Type: Checking - Savings See instructions. d Account number 21 Amount of line 19 you want applied to your 2019 estimated tax 21 22 Amount Amount you owe. Subtract line 18 from line 15. For details on how to pay, see instructions .. 22 You Owe 23 Estimated tax penalty (see instructions). 23Step by Step Solution
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