Sheila and Joe Wells are married with no dependent children. During 2021, they have gross income of $159,800, deductions for AGI of $5,500, and itemizeddeductions of $10,000. The Wells had $22,000 withheld by their employer for federal income tax. They have a tax(due/refund) of $

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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Shella and Joe Wells are married with no dependent children. During 2021, they have gross income of $159,800, deductions for AGI of $5,500, and itemized deductions of $10,000. The Wells had $22,000 withheld by their employer for federal income tax. They have a tax due/refund) of $