Sean and Martha Are Both Over Age 65 and Martha

question 27

Essay

Sean and Martha are both over age 65 and Martha is considered blind by tax law standards.Their total income in 2013 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.

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Society

A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory that posits the best action is the one that maximizes utility, usually defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Welfare

Governmental provision of economic assistance to individuals in need.

Well-being

A state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy, often considered holistically including physical, mental, and social aspects.