Eugene and Velma Are Married

question 67

Multiple Choice

Eugene and Velma are married. For 2016, Eugene earned $25,000 and Velma earned $30,000. They have decided to file separate returns and are each entitled to claim one personal exemption. They have no deductions for adjusted gross income. Eugene's itemized deductions are $11,200 and Velma's are $4,000. Assuming Eugene and Velma do not live in a community property state, what is Eugene's taxable income?

• A)$9,750
• B)$13,800
• C)$14,700
• D)$21,000
• E)None of the above

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