Maria and Miguel Blanco Are in the Midst of Negotiating

question 69

True/False

Maria and Miguel Blanco are in the midst of negotiating a divorce.Because both parties are unwilling to share any current financial information,their joint Form 1040 for 2010 is not filed until October 31,2011,when the respective divorce attorneys forced them to cooperate.The Blancos should not be subject to any Federal late-filing penalties,because of the reasonable cause exception.

Interpret financial data to make informed decisions on loans and mortgage offers.

Determine the cost and benefits of purchasing goods and services on credit.

Understand how to calculate the periodic interest rate for various annuities.

Calculate the amount of mortgage and understand the dynamics of mortgage payments over time.

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