Leonardo, Who Is Married but Files Separately, Earns $80,000 of Taxable

question 60

Multiple Choice

Leonardo, who is married but files separately, earns $80,000 of taxable income.He also has $15,000 in city of Tulsa bonds.His wife, Theresa, earns $50,000 of taxable income. If Leonardo instead had $30,000 of additional tax deductions for 2019, his marginal tax rate (rounded) on the deductions would be: (Use tax rate schedule.)

• A)12.00 percent
• B)13.88 percent
• C)22.00 percent
• D)24.00 percent
• E)None of the choices are correct

Recognize the role of financial analysis, including ratio analysis, in business decision-making.

Understand the principles of accounting systems and their importance in business management.

Identify the significance of separating personal and business finances.

Grasp the basic concepts and terminology of accounting and financial management.

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