Theodore, Age 74, and Maureen, Age 59, Are Married Taxpayers

question 12

Essay

Theodore, age 74, and Maureen, age 59, are married taxpayers with two dependents. Their adjusted gross income for the 2019 tax year is $43,600, and they have itemized deductions of $7,800. Determine the following for Theodore and Maureen's 2019 income tax return:
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a.The greater of the amount of their standard deduction or their itemized deductions
b.Their taxable income
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Definitions:

FICA-OASDI

The part of the U.S. payroll tax that funds the Social Security program, officially called Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance.

FICA-Medicare

Part of the U.S. payroll tax that funds Medicare, providing health insurance to individuals aged 65 and over, and to certain younger people with disabilities.

Federal Income Tax

An annual financial obligation placed on individuals, companies, trusts, and various legal entities by the central government.

State Income Tax

A tax imposed by a state on the income earned by individuals, corporations, or other legal entities within that state.