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

question 107

Essay

Helen, age 74 and a widow, is claimed as a dependent by her daughter. For 2019, Helen 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 Helen's taxable income for 2019?

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