Melanie,a Single Taxpayer,has AGI of $220,000 Which Includes $160,000 of Salary

question 66

Multiple Choice

Melanie,a single taxpayer,has AGI of $220,000 which includes $160,000 of salary and $60,000 of investment income.She will pay Medicare tax on the $60,000 of investment income of

• A)$0.
• B)$2,280.
• C)$760.
• D)$870.

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Definitions:

Cash Equivalents

Short-term, highly liquid investments that are easily convertible into a known amount of cash and close to their maturity.

Commercial Paper

An unsecured, short-term debt instrument issued by corporations, typically for the financing of accounts receivable, inventories, and meeting short-term liabilities.

U. S. Treasury Bills

Short-term government securities issued by the United States Department of the Treasury with maturity periods of one year or less.

Internal Control Environment

The overall structure, policies, and procedures implemented by a company to ensure the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with laws, and effective operations.