During the Tax Year, Thomas and Yolanda Received $24,000 in Social

question 9

Essay

During the tax year, Thomas and Yolanda received $24,000 in Social Security benefits. The amount of their adjusted gross income for the year was $2,000 and they received no tax-exempt interest income.
Calculate the amount of the Social Security benefits that Thomas and Yolanda must include in their gross income for the year.

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