Tom and Betsy,who Are Married Filing Jointly,reported a Standard Deduction

question 89

Multiple Choice

Tom and Betsy,who are married filing jointly,reported a standard deduction of $12,200 on their 2013 tax return.They paid $500 to the state for income taxes in 2013.In 2014,they received a $125 refund of state taxes paid in 2013.What is the amount that Tom and Betsy need to report on their 2014 tax return?

• A) $0.
• B) $125.
• C) $375.
• D) $500.

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