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Sean and Martha Are Both Over Age 65 and Martha

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Sean and Martha are both over age 65 and Martha is considered blind by tax law standards.Their total income in 2017 from part-time jobs and interest income from a bank savings account is $60,000.Their itemized deductions are $12,000.
Required: Compute their taxable income.


Definitions:

Service Cost

The actuarial present value of benefits earned by employees during a given period, included in the calculation of pension expense.

Actuarial Present Value

A calculation used to determine the present value of a future series of payments or receipts, taking into account variables such as mortality, investment earnings, and expense risks.

Net Periodic Pension Cost

The net periodic pension cost is the total expense recognized in a period related to an employer's pension plan, including service costs, interest costs, expected returns on plan assets, and any amortizations.

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