In 2016 Carol and Robert Have Salaries of $35,000 and $27,000,respectively.Their

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Essay

In 2016 Carol and Robert have salaries of $35,000 and $27,000,respectively.Their itemized deductions total $8,000.They are married,under 65,and live in a common law state.
a.Compute their taxable income assuming that they file a joint return.
b.Compute their taxable income assuming that they file separate returns and that Robert claims all of the itemized deductions.

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