John, Who Is Married with Two Dependents, Has Total Income

question 69

Short Answer

John, who is married with two dependents, has total income of $110,000. Itemized deductions total $46,000. John paid $6,000 into an IRA for both his wife and himself this year. John will file a joint return with his wife. What is John's Taxable Income?

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where unacceptable impulses are transformed into their opposite, often in exaggerated form.

Behavioral Form

An observable expression or manifestation of an individual's behavior, often analyzed in psychological studies.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism whereby individuals justify or explain their behavior or feelings in a seemingly logical or rational way, often to avoid confronting the true motives or emotions underlying their behavior.

Intellectualization

A defense mechanism where a person engages in excessive abstract thinking to avoid dealing with emotional issues.