Heloise, Age 74 and a Widow, Is Claimed as a Dependent

question 107

Essay

Heloise, age 74 and a widow, is claimed as a dependent by her daughter. For 2017, she had income as follows: $2,500 interest on municipal bonds; $3,200 Social Security benefits; $3,000 income from a part-time job; and $2,800 dividends on stock investments. What is Heloise's taxable income for 2017?

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Definitions:

Long-term Liability

Financial obligations of a business that are due beyond the current fiscal year or operating cycle.

SUTA Payable

State Unemployment Tax Act payable, a liability account for taxes owed by employers to state unemployment insurance programs.

Social Security Tax

Taxes collected by the government from employees and employers to fund the Social Security program, providing retirement, disability, and survivors' benefits.

Payroll Tax Expense

Levies placed on both employers and employees, determined based on a percentage of the wages that employers distribute to their workforce.