Sean and Martha Are Both Over Age 65 and Martha

question 129

Essay

Sean and Martha are both over age 65 and Martha is considered blind by tax law standards.Their total income in 2014 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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Definitions:

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