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1 March, 07:58

Fred and Anna are married and file a joint return for 2018. Fred is over age 65 and Anna is legally blind. They have AGI for the year of $50,000. They also have mortgage interest of $13,000, charitable contributions of $1,500 and real property taxes on their home of $11,000. What is their taxable income for 2018? a. $24,500b. $23,400C. $25,500d. $26,000e. None of the above

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  1. 1 March, 08:04
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    Option "B" is the correct answer to the following statement.

    Explanation:

    Given:

    Total Adjusted Gross Income of Fred and Anna = $50,000.

    In this situation, Fred and Anna should either choose a standard deduction or a comprehensive deduction.

    Amount of Standard Deduction

    Married File a joint return = $24,000

    If an applicant is jointly taxing coupled and partner is over 65 years of age, they may raise the deduction by $1,300.

    If an applicant is jointly taxing coupled and one partner is blind, they may Also raise the deduction by $1,300.

    So, Total standard deduction = $24,000 + $1,300 + $1,300 = $26,600

    Amount of Comprehensive Deduction

    Given:

    Interest = $13,000

    Charitable contribution = $1,500

    Property Deduction = $11,000 (Maximum of $10,000 is allowed) = $10,000

    Total deduction = $13,000 + $1,500 + $10,000 = $24,500

    So, Fred and Anna choose Standard Deduction

    Total taxable income = $50,000 - $26,600 = $23,400
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