Peter and Joan Are Married and Joan Has Self-Employment Income

question 10

Multiple Choice

Peter and Joan are married and Joan has self-employment income of $240,000. Peter is retired. How much additional 0.9% Medicare surtax will Peter and Joan owe with their 2015 income tax return? ​

• A)$360
• B)$2,160
• C)$0
• D)They will receive a $90 refund

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