Marc, a Single Taxpayer, Earns $60,000 in Taxable Income and $5,000

question 70

Multiple Choice

Marc, a single taxpayer, earns $60,000 in taxable income and $5,000 in interest from an investment in city of Birmingham Bonds. Using the U.S. tax rate schedule for year 2017, what is his average tax rate (rounded) ? (Use tax rate schedule.)

• A) 15.00%
• B) 25.00%
• C) 17.90%
• D) 15.42%
• E) None of the choices are correct

Understand the role and importance of title insurance in real estate transactions.

Differentiate between the roles of debtor and mortgagee in real estate financing.

Identify the major types of deeds and their characteristics.

Recognize the enforcement mechanisms for restrictive covenants.

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