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Taylor, age 18, is a dependent of her parents. In the current year, she has the following income: $4,000 wages from a summer job

Taylor, age 18, is a dependent of her parents. In the current year, she has the following income: $4,000 wages from a summer job, $1,800 interest from a money market account, and $2,000 interest from City of Boston bonds.

a. What is Taylor’s taxable income for the year?

b. What is Taylor’s Federal income tax liability for the year?

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a)

Wages 4000
Interest from money market 1800
Interest from city of boston bonds exempt from tax
Total income 5800
less:standard deduction -4350 **
personal exemption 0**
Taxable 1450

 

**standard deduction is equal to 1050 or (earned income 4000+ 350 = 4350) whichever is greater

**personal exemption is not available if you claiming as dependent.

 

b)

Taylor Tax rate : 10% since her parents file joint return and her income fall under this category.


standard deduction is equal to 1050 or (earned income 4000+ 350 = 4350) whichever is greater

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