Status and Tax Computation, The Standard Deduction (LO 1.3, 1.5, 1.8) Jonathan is a 35-year-old single taxpayer with adjusted gross income in 2020 of $47,000. He uses the standard deduction and has no dependents. Table for the standard deduction

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The Tax Formula for Individuals, Filing Status and Tax Computation, The Standard Deduction (LO 1.3, 1.5, 1.8)

Jonathan is a 35-year-old single taxpayer with adjusted gross income in 2020 of $47,000. He uses the standard deduction and has no dependents.

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  

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a.  Calculate Jonathan's taxable income.
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b.  When you calculate Jonathan's tax liability are you required to use the tax tables or the tax rate schedule?
 

c.  What is Jonathan's tax liability?
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