Sara Is Filing as Head of Household and Has 2012

question 86

Multiple Choice

Sara is filing as head of household and has 2012 taxable income of $27,000 which includes $13,000 of net long-tem capital gain. The net long-term capital gain is made up of $10,000 25% gain and $3,000 0%/15% gain. What is the tax on her taxable income using the alternative tax method?

• A)$0.
• B)$4,050.
• C)$2,980.
• D)$3,615.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Selling And Administrative Expenses

Combined costs related to the selling of products and the administration of a business, excluding production costs.

Retention Ratio

The proportion of net income that is retained in the business rather than paid out to shareholders as dividends, indicating the amount reinvested in the company.

Interest Expense

This is the cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds over a period of time, typically expressed as an annual percentage.

Cost Of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold in a company, including materials and labor.