Case summary:
Mr. & Mrs. N are preparing to file their 2014 income taxes. H’s mother, M, has moved in with them, so H is no longer working. M is dependent on their income for support except for her $536 monthly Social Security benefit. H is taking this opportunity to work toward her master’s degree.
Character in this case:
Z, H and M.
To determine:
The N’s total tax liability using the method most advantageous to them.
Introduction:
Tax:
refers to the amount that is charged by the government on the income or the services earned by the people in an economy for utilizing the sources of the economy. It is considers as the revenue earned by the government of an economy.
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