a.
To determine: The federal tax liability.
Personal Taxes:
The personal taxes refer to those taxes which an individual has to pay on his income. This tax is an important source of revenue and the amount of tax is used for the welfare activities of the society.
Capital Gain or Loss:
Whenever a security is bought or sold, there is the difference between the buy price and the selling price. If the selling price is greater than the price at which it was bought, there is a capital gain and if the buying price is more than the selling price, there is a capital loss. The
b.
To determine: The marginal tax rate.
Personal Taxes:
The personal taxes refer to those taxes which an individual has to pay on his income. This tax is an important source of revenue and the amount of tax is used for the welfare activities of the society.
Capital Gain or Loss:
Whenever a security is bought or sold, there is the difference between the buy price and the selling price. If the selling price is greater than the price at which it was bought, there is a capital gain and if the buying price is more than the selling price, there is a capital loss. The capital gains are subject to tax.
c.
To determine: The average tax rate.
Personal Taxes:
The personal taxes refer to those taxes which an individual has to pay on his income. This tax is an important source of revenue and the amount of tax is used for the welfare activities of the society.
Capital Gain or Loss:
Whenever a security is bought or sold, there is the difference between the buy price and the selling price. If the selling price is greater than the price at which it was bought, there is a capital gain and if the buying price is more than the selling price, there is a capital loss. The capital gains are subject to tax.
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Fundamentals of Financial Management
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Individual Income TaxesAccountingISBN:9780357109731Author:HoffmanPublisher:CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT