In Addition to Social Security Benefits of $8,000, Mr

question 1054

Multiple Choice

In addition to Social Security benefits of $8,000, Mr. and Mrs. Wells have adjusted gross income of $32,000 and tax- exempt interest of $1,000. They will file a joint return. The taxable portion of their Social Security benefits will be

• A) $8,000.
• B) $4,000.
• C) $2,500.
• D) $0.

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