Brandon and Jessica, a Married Couple, Receive $21,000 in Social

question 27

Multiple Choice

Brandon and Jessica, a married couple, receive $21,000 in Social Security benefits in the current year.They receive $88,000 in taxable pension payments and $6,000 in municipal bond interest income.How much of their Social Security benefits are included in gross income?

• A)$21,000
• B)$17,850
• C)$10,500
• D)$0

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