Ethan, Age 67, and Abigail, Age 64, with Good Eyesight

question 102

Multiple Choice

Ethan, age 67, and Abigail, age 64, with good eyesight, are married and file a joint tax return. They have adjusted gross income of $1,200,000 for 2017. They have only $5,000 of itemized deduction, so they claim their standard deduction. How much of their standard deduction is phased out in 2017?

• A) $13,850
• B)$12,600
• C)$10,682
• D)0

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Definitions:

Behavioral Control

The regulation of individual behavior through various forms of influence and intervention.

Behavioral Intentions

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