Eugene and Velma Are Married

question 54

Multiple Choice

Eugene and Velma are married.For 2013,Eugene earned $25,000 and Velma earned $30,000.They have decided to file separate returns and are each entitled to claim one personal exemption.They have no deductions for adjusted gross income.Eugene's itemized deductions are $11,200 and Velma's are $4,000.Assuming Eugene and Velma do not live in a community property state,what is Eugene's taxable income?

• A)$25,000
• B)$13,800
• C)$13,600
• D)$9,900
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

Doubtful Accounts

Accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect in full, often leading to an allowance for doubtful accounts as a contra asset on the balance sheet.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to manage accounts receivable and bad debt expense by estimating uncollectible accounts at the end of each period.

Net Income

The total revenue of a business minus total expenses, representing the profit made during a specific period.

Uncollectible Receivables

Accounts receivable that are considered to be uncollectable and are treated as a loss because payment is no longer expected.