Linda Is a Qualifying Widow in 2017

question 11

Multiple Choice

Linda is a qualifying widow in 2017. In 2017, she reports $80,000 of taxable income (all ordinary) . What is her gross tax liability using the tax rate schedules? (Tax rate schedule)

• A) $15,893
• B) $14,253
• C) $15,739
• D) $11,478

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Definitions:

AGI

Adjusted Gross Income is your gross income minus allowable deductions, used to determine your taxable income on your federal income tax return.

Estimated Taxes

Periodic advance payments of taxes on income that is not subject to withholding, such as earnings from self-employment, interest, dividends, and rental income.

FUTA Tax

Federal Unemployment Tax Act tax, a payroll or employment tax paid by employers to fund state workforce agencies.

Withholding Allowances

A specified number on an employee's W-4 form that reduces the amount of money withheld from their paycheck for taxes.