Tara Is a Taxpayer in the Top Tax Bracket

question 50

True/False

Tara is a taxpayer in the top tax bracket.She has a five-year-old daughter named Jane.Tara owns a small rental property.Tara has written into the lease that the monthly rent checks should be made payable to Jane.The checks are deposited into Jane's bank account.Jane enjoys the benefits of the rental income,and she will recognize the rental income on her tax return.

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