In December 2020, Ben and Jeri (married filing jointly) have a long-term capital gain of $55,000 on the sale of stock held for 4 years. They have no other capital gains and losses for the year. After the standard deduction, their ordinary income for the year, before the capital gain, is $70,000, making their total income for the year $125,000. In 2020, married taxpayers who file jointly pay tax of $8,008 on the first $70,000 of ordinary taxable income and 15% on long-term capital gains above $80,000. What is their total tax liability? a.$16,258.00 b.$14,758.00 c.$14,949.50 d.$19,080.00
In December 2020, Ben and Jeri (married filing jointly) have a long-term capital gain of $55,000 on the sale of stock held for 4 years. They have no other capital gains and losses for the year. After the standard deduction, their ordinary income for the year, before the capital gain, is $70,000, making their total income for the year $125,000. In 2020, married taxpayers who file jointly pay tax of $8,008 on the first $70,000 of ordinary taxable income and 15% on long-term capital gains above $80,000. What is their total tax liability? a.$16,258.00 b.$14,758.00 c.$14,949.50 d.$19,080.00
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In December 2020, Ben and Jeri (married filing jointly) have a long-term capital gain of $55,000 on the sale of stock held for 4 years. They have no other
a.$16,258.00
b.$14,758.00
c.$14,949.50
d.$19,080.00
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