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Sean and Martha Are Both Over Age 65 and Martha

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Sean and Martha are both over age 65 and Martha is considered blind by tax law standards.Their total income in 2016 from part-time jobs and interest income from a bank savings account is $60,000.Their itemized deductions are $12,000.
Required: Compute their taxable income.


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ARRA

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, a legislative package aimed at stimulating the U.S. economy during the financial crisis through investment in infrastructure, education, health, and renewable energy.

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A deliberate system of principles to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes, often enacted by a governmental or corporate entity.

Short Run

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