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Question #1
Rahul and Ruby are married taxpayers. They are both under age 65 and in good health. For 2020 they have a total of $42,000 in wages and $300 in interest income. Rahul and Ruby's deductions for adjusted gross income amount to $6,000 and their itemized deductions equal $18,700. They have two children, ages 32 and 28, that are married and provide support for themselves. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 What is the amount of Rahul and Ruby's adjusted gross income?
A.
$36,300
B.
$36,000
C.
$24,800
D.
$28,000
Question #2
Rahul and Ruby are married taxpayers. They are both under age 65 and in good health. For 2020 they have a total of $42,000 in wages and $300 in interest income. Rahul and Ruby's deductions for adjusted gross income amount to $6,000 and their itemized deductions equal $18,700. They have two children, ages 32 and 28, that are married and provide support for themselves. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 In order to minimize taxable income, Rahul and Ruby will take the standard deduction in the amount of
A.
$30,000
B.
$24,800
C.
$36,300
D.
$36,000
Question #3
Rahul and Ruby are married taxpayers. They are both under age 65 and in good health. For 2020 they have a total of $42,000 in wages and $300 in interest income. Rahul and Ruby's deductions for adjusted gross income amount to $6,000 and their itemized deductions equal $18,700. They have two children, ages 32 and 28, that are married and provide support for themselves. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 What is their taxable income?
A.
$6,500
B.
$14,000
C.
$11,500
D.
$8,700
Question #4
Xialu is a single taxpayer who is under age 65 and in good health. For 2020, she has a salary of $25,000 and itemized deductions of $7,000. Xialu allows her mother to live with her during the winter months (3–4 months per year), but her mother provides all of her own support otherwise. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 How much is Xialu's adjusted gross income?
A.
$20,000
B.
$23,000
C.
$25,000
D.
$24,000
Question #5
Xialu is a single taxpayer who is under age 65 and in good health. For 2020, she has a salary of $25,000 and itemized deductions of $7,000. Xialu allows her mother to live with her during the winter months (3–4 months per year), but her mother provides all of her own support otherwise. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 In order to minimize taxable income, Xialu will take the standard deduction in the amount of $
A.
$11,000
B.
$12,000
C.
$13,000
D.
$12,400
Question #6
Xialu is a single taxpayer who is under age 65 and in good health. For 2020, she has a salary of $25,000 and itemized deductions of $7,000. Xialu allows her mother to live with her during the winter months (3–4 months per year), but her mother provides all of her own support otherwise. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 What is the amount of Xialu's taxable income?
A.
$12,400
B.
$12,600
C.
$12,800
D.
$11,000
Question #7
Marco and Tatiana are married and file separate returns for 2020. Tatiana itemizes her deductions on her return. Marco's adjusted gross income was $18,000, his itemized deductions were $2,400. Neither have any dependents. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 Calculate Marco's income tax liability assuming the couple does not live in a community property state.
A.
$1,678
B.
$1,520
C.
$1,544
D.
$1,770
Question #8
Jonathan is a 35-year-old single taxpayer with adjusted gross income in 2020 of $47,000. He uses the standard deduction and has no dependents. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 When you calculate Jonathan's tax liability are you required to use the tax tables or the tax rate schedule?
A.
$34,600
B.
$35,600
C.
$39,500
D.
$34,100
Question #9
Jonathan is a 35-year-old single taxpayer with adjusted gross income in 2020 of $47,000. He uses the standard deduction and has no dependents. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 Calculate Jonathan's taxable income.
A.
The tax table must be used unless the taxpayer's taxable income is $150,000 or more.
B.
The tax table must be used unless the taxpayer's taxable income is $200,000 or more.
C.
The tax table must be used unless the taxpayer's taxable income is $100,000 or more.
Question #10
Jonathan is a 35-year-old single taxpayer with adjusted gross income in 2020 of $47,000. He uses the standard deduction and has no dependents. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 What is Jonathan's tax liability?
A.
$4,125
B.
$3,015
C.
$3,958
D.
$3,868
Question #11
Brock, age 50, and Erin, age 49, are married with three dependent children. They file a joint return for 2020. Their income from salaries totals $50,000, and they received $8,000 in taxable interest, $5,000 in royalties, and $3,000 in other ordinary income. Brock and Erin's deductions for adjusted gross income amount to $2,500, and they have itemized deductions totaling $19,250. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 Calculate the Gross income
A.
$59,000
B.
$63,500
C.
$66,000
D.
$60,000
Question #12
Brock, age 50, and Erin, age 49, are married with three dependent children. They file a joint return for 2020. Their income from salaries totals $50,000, and they received $8,000 in taxable interest, $5,000 in royalties, and $3,000 in other ordinary income. Brock and Erin's deductions for adjusted gross income amount to $2,500, and they have itemized deductions totaling $19,250. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 Calculate the Adjusted gross income
A.
$63,500
B.
$66,000
C.
$62,500
D.
$61,500
Question #13
Brock, age 50, and Erin, age 49, are married with three dependent children. They file a joint return for 2020. Their income from salaries totals $50,000, and they received $8,000 in taxable interest, $5,000 in royalties, and $3,000 in other ordinary income. Brock and Erin's deductions for adjusted gross income amount to $2,500, and they have itemized deductions totaling $19,250. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 Calculate the Itemized deduction or standard deduction amount
A.
$24,300
B.
$24,800
C.
$23,200
D.
$25,600
Question #14
Brock, age 50, and Erin, age 49, are married with three dependent children. They file a joint return for 2020. Their income from salaries totals $50,000, and they received $8,000 in taxable interest, $5,000 in royalties, and $3,000 in other ordinary income. Brock and Erin's deductions for adjusted gross income amount to $2,500, and they have itemized deductions totaling $19,250. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 Calculate the Taxable income
A.
$39,300
B.
$38,700
C.
$33,800
D.
$45,100
Question #15
Brock, age 50, and Erin, age 49, are married with three dependent children. They file a joint return for 2020. Their income from salaries totals $50,000, and they received $8,000 in taxable interest, $5,000 in royalties, and $3,000 in other ordinary income. Brock and Erin's deductions for adjusted gross income amount to $2,500, and they have itemized deductions totaling $19,250. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 Calculate the Income tax liability (before any credits)
A.
$4,110
B.
$4,252
C.
$3,908
D.
$4,001
Question #16
Jackson, age 35, and Peggy, age 34, are married and file a joint income tax return for 2020. Their salaries for the year total $85,000 and they have dividend income of $4,000. They have no deductions for adjusted gross income. Their itemized deductions are $24,900. Jackson and Peggy do not have any dependents. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 What is the amount of their adjusted gross income?
A.
$78,000
B.
$85,000
C.
$89,000
D.
$80,000
Question #17
Jackson, age 35, and Peggy, age 34, are married and file a joint income tax return for 2020. Their salaries for the year total $85,000 and they have dividend income of $4,000. They have no deductions for adjusted gross income. Their itemized deductions are $24,900. Jackson and Peggy do not have any dependents. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 What is their deduction for personal exemptions?
A.
$0
B.
$1,000
C.
$2,000
D.
$5,000
Question #18
Jackson, age 35, and Peggy, age 34, are married and file a joint income tax return for 2020. Their salaries for the year total $85,000 and they have dividend income of $4,000. They have no deductions for adjusted gross income. Their itemized deductions are $24,900. Jackson and Peggy do not have any dependents. Data for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,400 Married, filing jointly 24,800 Married, filing separately 12,400 Head of household 18,650 Qualifying widow(er) 24,800 What is the amount of their taxable income?
A.
$59,900
B.
$64,100
C.
$61,000
D.
$65,000
Question #19
For each of the following situations (none of the taxpayers claim dependents), select either "Yes" or "No" to indicate whether the taxpayer(s) is (are) required to file a tax return for 2020. Helen is a single taxpayer with interest income in 2020 of $8,750.
A.
No
B.
Yes
Question #20
For each of the following situations (none of the taxpayers claim dependents), select either "Yes" or "No" to indicate whether the taxpayer(s) is (are) required to file a tax return for 2020. Joan is a single college student who is claimed as a dependent by her parents. She earned $1,550 from a part-time job and has $1,150 in interest income.
A.
No
B.
Yes
Question #21
For each of the following situations (none of the taxpayers claim dependents), select either "Yes" or "No" to indicate whether the taxpayer(s) is (are) required to file a tax return for 2020. Leslie, age 64, and Mark, age 66, are married and file a joint return. They received $17,800 in interest income from a savings account.
A.
No
B.
Yes
Question #22
For each of the following situations (none of the taxpayers claim dependents), select either "Yes" or "No" to indicate whether the taxpayer(s) is (are) required to file a tax return for 2020. Ray, age 60, and Jean, age 57, are married and file a joint tax return. Their only income is $14,700 in interest income.
A.
No
B.
Yes
Question #23
For each of the following situations (none of the taxpayers claim dependents), select either "Yes" or "No" to indicate whether the taxpayer(s) is (are) required to file a tax return for 2020. Harry, a 19-year-old single taxpayer, had net earnings from self-employment of $1,500.
A.
Yes
B.
No
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