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Jorge Gomez is a single taxpayer. His SSN is 412-34-5670, and he
lives at 5037 Circle Court, Crestview, IL 60543.
Wages from W2 $94850
Taxable Int $250
Ordinary DIV $1600
Capital Gain $1000
We are taking the standard deduction. I'm coming up with a
taxable income of $85,500. But I'm having a hard time calculating
the Tax for line 12a.
I believe the capital gain of $1000 should be taxed at 15% I'm not
sure how to make this all fit together.
| Particulars | Amount | Amount |
| Gross income: | ||
| Salary | $ 94,850 | |
| Interest | $ 250 | |
| Dividends | $ 1,600 | |
| Capital gains | $ 1,000 | |
| Gross income | $ 97,700 | |
| For AGI deductions | $ - | |
| Adjusted gross income | $ 97,700 | |
| Less: | ||
| Standard deduction | $ 12,200 | |
| Itemized deduction | $ - | |
| Higher of the two | $ 12,200 | |
| Taxable income | $ 85,500 | |
| Income tax liability | $ 14,604.50 | |
| [ 14382.5 + ( 84500 - 84200 ) × 0.24 ]+1000*15% |
Tax is 14604.50 (including 15% tax on 1000 capital gain)
please rate.