Contemporary Mathematics for Business & Consumers - With LMS CengageNOW

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ISBN: 9781337125468

Author: Brechner

Publisher: Cengage

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Chapter 18.III, Problem 10TIE

Nick Bontempo is single, claiming two exemptions. He is an iron worker earning $35,000 in wages per year. Last year he also earned $1,200 in cash dividends from his investments portfolio. Nick contributed $1,500 to his individual retirement account and gained $5,000 from the sale of 100 shares of Consolidated Widget stock. The stock sale was classified as a short-term sale, so it counts as ordinary income. His itemized deductions amounted to medical expenses of $1,250 in excess of IRS exclusions. $2,945 in real estate taxes. $2,500 in mortgage interest, and $300 in charitable contributions. From this information, calculate Nick's taxable income.

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Solution Summary: The author explains how to calculate the taxable income of person N, who is single and claims the two exemptions.

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