Martha Is Unmarried with One Dependent and Files as Head

question 70

Essay

Martha is unmarried with one dependent and files as head of household. She had 2017 taxable income of $45,000 which included $16,000 of 0%/15%/20% net long-term capital gain. What is her tax on taxable income using the alternative tax on net long-term capital gain method?

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Definitions:

Rate of Return

The gain or loss of an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment’s initial cost.

Compounded Monthly

Refers to the process of adding interest to the principal sum of a loan or deposit on a monthly basis, where the added interest also earns interest from then on.

Savings Plans

Financial programs that allow individuals to set aside money for future use, often with tax advantages or interest benefits.

Accumulated Funds

Total funds or capital that has been gathered or saved up over a period, often referring to the sum of earnings, savings, or investments.