Ms. Turner is a licensed physical therapist employed by Alpine Wellness Center. During the tax year, she spent $425 renewing her professional license and $980 on therapy supplies and exercise equipment required for her job. Ms. Turner was not reimbursed by her employer for these expenses. Her adjusted gross income (AGI) is $63,000, and she itemizes deductions. Her marginal tax rate is 24%. What is Ms. Turner's after-tax cost of these employment-related expenses?

Ms. Turner is a licensed physical therapist employed by Alpine Wellness Center. During the tax year, she spent $425 renewing her professional license and $980 on therapy supplies and exercise equipment required for her job. Ms. Turner was not reimbursed by her employer for these expenses. Her adjusted gross income (AGI) is $63,000, and she itemizes deductions. Her marginal tax rate is 24%. What is Ms. Turner's after-tax cost of these employment-related expenses?

Income Tax Fundamentals 2020

38th Edition

ISBN:9780357391129

Author:WHITTENBURG

Publisher:WHITTENBURG

Chapter3: Business Income And Expenses

Section: Chapter Questions

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