Rahul and Ruby are married taxpayers. They are both under age 65 and in good health. For 2020 they have a total of $107,700 in wages and $330 in interest income. Rahul and Ruby's deductions for adjusted gross income amount to $2,285 and their itemized deductions equal $16,230. They claim two exemptions for the year on their joint tax return. Table 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   a.  What is the amount of Rahul and Ruby's adjusted gross income? $fill in the blank  b.  In order to minimize taxable income, Rahul and Ruby will   in the amount of $fill in the blank  c.  What is their taxable income? $fill in the blank

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Rahul and Ruby are married taxpayers. They are both under age 65 and in good health. For 2020 they have a total of $107,700 in wages and $330 in interest income. Rahul and Ruby's deductions for adjusted gross income amount to $2,285 and their itemized deductions equal $16,230. They claim two exemptions for the year on their joint tax return.

Table 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  

a.  What is the amount of Rahul and Ruby's adjusted gross income?
$fill in the blank 

b.  In order to minimize taxable income, Rahul and Ruby will   in the amount of $fill in the blank 

c.  What is their taxable income?
$fill in the blank 

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