Problem 1-9 The Tax Formula for Individuals, Filing Status and Tax Computation, Personal and Dependency...

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Problem 1-9 The Tax Formula for Individuals, Filing Status and Tax Computation, Personal and Dependency Exemptions (LO 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7)

Jonathan is a 35-year-old single taxpayer with adjusted gross income in 2017 of $46,300. He uses the standard deduction and has no dependents.

Table for the standard deduction

Filing Status 2017 Standard Deduction
Single $ 6,350
Married, filing jointly 12,700
Married, filing separately 6,350
Head of household 9,350
Qualifying widow(er) 12,700

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a. Calculate Jonathan's taxable income. $

b. When you calculate Jonathan's tax liability are you required to use the tax tables or the tax rate schedule? The tax table must be used unless the taxpayer's taxable income is $100,000 or more. (CORRECT)

c. What is Jonathan's tax liability?

$

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