Ralph and Josee Have Adjusted Gross Income of $53,000

question 34

Multiple Choice

Ralph and Josee have adjusted gross income of $53,000.They have itemized deductions of $18,000 and incurred $2,000 in college expenses for their daughter who is a freshman at a local community college.They file jointly and have three exemptions at $4,000 each.Compute their tax liability for the current year.

• A) $227
• B) $1,170
• C) $255
• D) $2,780

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Costs that vary with the level of production or business activity, such as utilities or indirect materials.

Direct Material

Raw materials and components that are directly incorporated into a finished product and can be easily traced to the product.

Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the hours worked by employees directly involved in the production process.

Variable Overhead

Expenses that vary with production levels, such as costs for power or materials used in the manufacturing process.