Carl, Age 42, Is Married and Has Three Children

question 119

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 2018 joint return?

• A) $63,350
• B) $39,350
• C) $30,500
• D) $30,250

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