a4 The Tax Formula for Individuals, Filing Status and Tax Computation, The Standard Deduction (LO 1.3, 1.5, 1.7)Wanda is a single 50-year-old taxpayer with no dependents. Her only 2023 income is $42,500 of wages. Calculate her taxable income and her tax liability assuming no tax credTable for the standard deductionFiling StatusStandard DeductionSingle$13,850Married, filing jointly27,700Married, filing separately13,850Head of household20,800Surviving spouse27,700Click here to access the tax tables.Taxable income: $28,650✔Tax liability: $

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