Answered step by step
Verified Expert Solution
Link Copied!

Question

1 Approved Answer

Note: This problem is for the 2021 tax year. I have entered the correct numbers in bold italic , I need help figuring out line

Note: This problem is for the 2021 tax year. I have entered the correct numbers in bold italic, I need help figuring out line 16 of the 2021 1040 tax form.

Beth R. Jordan lives at 2322 Skyview Road, Mesa, AZ 85201. She is a tax accountant with Mesa Manufacturing Company, 1203 Western Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85201 (employer identification number 11-1111111). She also writes computer software programs for tax practitioners and has a part-time tax practice. Beth is single and has no dependents. Beth was born on July 4, 1975, and her Social Security number is 123-45-6785. She did not engage in any virtual currency transactions during the year, and she wants to contribute $3 to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. Beth received the appropriate coronavirus recovery rebates (economic impact payments); related questions in ProConnect Tax should be ignored.

The following information is shown on Beth's Wage and Tax Statement (Form W2) for 2021.

Line Description Amount
1 Wages, tips, other compensation $65,000.00
2 Federal income tax withheld 9,500.00
3 Social Security wages 65,000.00
4 Social Security tax withheld 4,030.00
5 Medicare wages and tips 65,000.00
6 Medicare tax withheld 942.50
15 State Arizona
16 State wages, tips, etc. 65,000.00
17 State income tax withheld 1,954.00

During the year, Beth received interest of $1,300 from Arizona Federal Savings and Loan and $400 from Arizona State Bank. Each financial institution reported the interest income on a Form 1099INT. She received qualified dividends of $800 from Blue Corporation, $750 from Green Corporation, and $650 from Orange Corporation. Each corporation reported Beth's dividend payments on a Form 1099DIV.

Beth received a $1,100 income tax refund from the state of Arizona on April 29, 2021. On her 2020 Federal income tax return, she used the standard deduction.

Fees earned from her part-time tax practice in 2021 totaled $3,800. She paid $600 to have the tax returns processed by a computerized tax return service.

On February 8, 2021, Beth bought 500 shares of Gray Corporation common stock for $17.60 a share. On September 12, 2021, Beth sold the stock for $14 a share.

On January 2, 2021, Beth acquired 100 shares of Blue Corporation common stock for $30 a share. She sold the stock on December 19, 2021, for $55 a share. Both stock transactions were reported to Beth on Form 1099B; basis was not reported to the IRS.

Beth bought a used sport utility vehicle for $6,000 on June 5, 2021. She purchased the vehicle from her brother-in-law, who was unemployed and was in need of cash. On November 2, 2021, she sold the vehicle to a friend for $6,500.

During the year, Beth records revenues of $16,000 from the sale of a software program she developed. Beth incurred the following expenses in connection with her software development business.

Cost of personal computer $7,000
Cost of printer 2,000
Furniture 3,000
Supplies 650
Fee paid to computer consultant 3,500

Beth elected to expense the maximum portion of the cost of the computer, printer, and furniture allowed under the provisions of 179. These items were placed in service on January 15, 2021, and used 100% in her business.

Although her employer suggested that Beth attend an in-person conference on current developments in corporate taxation, Beth was not reimbursed for the travel expenses of $1,420 she incurred in attending the meeting. The $1,420 included $200 for the cost of meals.

During the year, Beth paid $300 for prescription medicines and $2,875 for doctor bills and hospital bills. Medical insurance premiums were paid by her employer. Beth paid real property taxes of $1,766 on her home. Interest on her home mortgage (Valley National Bank) was $3,845, and credit card interest was $320. Beth contributed $2,080 in cash to various qualifying charities during the year. Professional dues and subscriptions totaled $350.

Beth paid estimated taxes of $1,000.

Required:

Compute Beth Jordans 2021 Federal income tax payable (or refund due), and complete her 2021 tax return using appropriate forms and schedules and the Qualified Dividends and Capital Gain Tax Worksheet.

Attach Sch. B if required. 1 Wages, salaries, tips, etc. Attach Form(s) W-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 65000.00
2a Tax-exempt interest . . 2a b Taxable interest . . . . . . . . . . 2b 1700.00
3a Qualified dividends . . . 3a 2200.00 b Ordinary dividends . . . . . . . . 3b 2200.00
4a IRA distributions . . . . . 4a b Taxable amount . . . . . . . . . . 4b
5a Pensions and annuities 5a b Taxable amount . . . . . . . . . . 5b

Standard Deduction for

  • Single or Married filing separately, $12,550
  • Married filing jointly or Qualifying widow(er), $25,100
  • Head of household, $18,800
  • If you checked any box under Standard Deduction, see instructions.
6a Social security benefits 6a b Taxable amount . . . . . . . . . . 6b
7 Capital gain or (loss). Attach Schedule D if required. If not required, check here . . . 7 1200.00
8 Other income from Schedule 1, line 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3050.00
9 Add lines 1, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5b, 6b, 7, and 8. This is your total income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 73150.00
10 Adjustments to income from Schedule 1, line 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 216.00
11 Subtract line 10 from line 9. This is your adjusted gross income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 72934.00
12a Standard deduction or itemized deductions (from Schedule A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12a 12550.00
b Charitable contributions if you take the standard deduction (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12b 300.00
c Add lines 12a and 12b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12c 12850.00
13 Qualified business income deduction from Form 8995 or Form 8995-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 567.00
14 Add lines 12c and 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 13417.00
15 Taxable income. Subtract line 14 from line 11. If zero or less, enter -0- . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 59517.00

Form 1040 (2021) Beth R. Jordan 123-45-6785 Page 2
16 Tax (see instructions). Check if any from Form(s): 1 8814 2 4972 3 . . 16 ??????

Step by Step Solution

There are 3 Steps involved in it

Step: 1

blur-text-image

Get Instant Access to Expert-Tailored Solutions

See step-by-step solutions with expert insights and AI powered tools for academic success

Step: 2

blur-text-image_2

Step: 3

blur-text-image_3

Ace Your Homework with AI

Get the answers you need in no time with our AI-driven, step-by-step assistance

Get Started

Recommended Textbook for

Broadcasting Finance In Transition

Authors: Jay G. Blumler, T. J. Nossiter

1st Edition

0195050894, 978-0195050899

More Books

Students also viewed these Finance questions

Question

1. Identify the various types of capital.

Answered: 1 week ago

Question

v

Answered: 1 week ago