Contemporary Mathematics For Business & Consumers, Loose-leaf Version

8th Edition

ISBN: 9781305867185

Author: Robert Brechner, Geroge Bergeman

Publisher: South-Western College Pub

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Chapter 18.III, Problem 9RE

Nancy Sullivan sells wholesale school supplies for Sharpie Corporation. She is single, claiming three exemptions. For income tax purposes, she qualifies as a head of household. Last year she earned a total of $54,300 in salary and commission. She contributed $2,500 to her retirement plan and had the following itemized deductions: $1,231 in real estate taxes. $3,450 in mortgage interest. $2,000 in mortgage loan closing points. $420 in charitable contributions, and $3,392 in unreimbursed job expenses above the 2% adjusted gross income exclusion. From this information. calculate Nancy's taxable income.

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