Jordan owns and operates Jordan's Exotic Journeys (JEJ), a sole proprietorship. JEJ sponsors a profit- sharing plan. Jordan had net income of $150,000 and paid self-employment taxes of $20,000 (assumed) during the year. Jordan has decided to make a 15% contribution for her employees for the year. Assuming Jordan is over the age of 50, what amount will she contribute for herself to the plan for 2019? a. $16,957. b. $18,261. c. $28,000. d. $56,000.

Jordan owns and operates Jordan's Exotic Journeys (JEJ), a sole proprietorship. JEJ sponsors a profit- sharing plan. Jordan had net income of $150,000 and paid self-employment taxes of $20,000 (assumed) during the year. Jordan has decided to make a 15% contribution for her employees for the year. Assuming Jordan is over the age of 50, what amount will she contribute for herself to the plan for 2019? a. $16,957. b. $18,261. c. $28,000. d. $56,000.

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