Problem 15-28 (LO. 3, 4)

Scott and Laura are married and will file a joint tax return. Laura has a sole proprietorship (not a specified services business) that generates qualified business income of $300,000. The proprietorship pays W2 wages of $40,000 and holds property with an unadjusted basis of $10,000. Scott is employed by a local school district. Their taxable income before the QBI deduction is $389,800 (this is also their modified taxable income).

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Assume the QBI amount is net of the self-employment tax deduction.

a. Scott and Laura's QBI deduction is $fill in the blank e4410aff801900c_1, taxable income is $fill in the blank e4410aff801900c_2, and tax liability is $fill in the blank e4410aff801900c_3 for 2021.

b. After providing you the original information in the problem, Scott finds out that he will be receiving a $6,000 bonus in December 2021 (increasing their taxable income before the QBI deduction by this amount). Redetermine Scott and Laura's QBI deduction, taxable income, and tax liability for 2021.

Scott and Laura's QBI deduction is $fill in the blank 8e1ff50bd02ef8b_1, taxable income is $fill in the blank 8e1ff50bd02ef8b_2, and tax liability is $fill in the blank 8e1ff50bd02ef8b_3 for 2021.

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c. What is the marginal tax rate on Scott's bonus? Round your answer to one decimal place. fill in the blank 472feafb306bf86_1%