Income Tax Fundamentals 2020
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Author: WHITTENBURG
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Chapter 6, Problem 11MCQ
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Concept Introduction: The income of a minor child is included in the income of the close relative and this concept of income tax is called clubbing of income (also called kiddie tax). Hence the tax on unearned income of the minor child is paid by the parent.
To choose:The tax rate applied to the unearned income of a minor.
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