In: Accounting
James and Mary are married and file a joint tax return.
Together, their taxable income is $80,000. How much will they pay
in taxes? (Round answers to 0 decimal place, e.g.
5275.)
| Particulars | Amount | Amount |
| Gross income: | ||
| Salary | $ 80,000 | |
| Interest | $ - | |
| Other income | $ - | |
| Gross income | $ 80,000 | |
| For AGI deductions | $ - | |
| Adjusted gross income | $ 80,000 | |
| Less: | ||
| Standard deduction | $ 24,400 | |
| Itemized deduction | $ - | |
| Higher of the two | $ 24,400 | |
| Taxable income | $ 55,600 | |
| Income tax liability | $ 6,284.00 | |
| [ 1940 + ( 55600 - 19400 ) × 0.12 ] |
Tax liability is 6284