Carl,age 42,is Married and Has Three Children

question 16

Multiple Choice

Carl,age 42,is married and has three children.In preparing to go to his accountant,he determines that he has $63,100 of salary income and $250 in dividends.He contributes $4,000 to a Roth IRA and has $6,800 of itemized deductions.His wife has no income.What is the taxable income on their 2015 joint return?

• A)$42,350
• B)$34,800
• C)$30,750
• D)$30,500

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Definitions:

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