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Bernie is a former executive who is retired. This year Bernie received $185,000 in corporate bond...

Bernie is a former executive who is retired. This year Bernie received $185,000 in corporate bond interest and $17,700 of social security payments. What amount must Bernie include in his gross income?

Multiple Choice

  • $202,700

  • $185,000

  • $0

  • $193,850

  • $200,045

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Ref Particulars Amount
MAGI plus 50% of SS:
MAGI            185,000
50%SS Add: 50% of SS                 8,850
Total            193,850
Less: base amount              25,000
a First excess            218,850
b Less: second base             (12,000)
Second excess            206,850
c Smaller of two a,b              12,000
d 50% of c                 6,000
e Smaller of d and 50%SS                 6,000
f × 85% of second excess            175,823
g Add e,f            181,823
h 85% of SS              15,045
min(g,h) Taxable benefits              15,045
Tax exempt                 2,655
Interest            185,000
Add: taxable benefits              15,045
Gross income            200,045

Answer is $200,045

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