Joyce, an Architect, Earns $100,000 from Her Practice in the Current

question 11

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Joyce, an architect, earns $100,000 from her practice in the current year.In addition, she receives $35,000 in dividends, capital gains, and annuity income during the year.Further, she incurs a loss of $35,000 from an investment in a passive activity.Joyce's AGI for the year after considering the passive investment is $100,000.

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Definitions:

Pension Plan

A retirement plan that requires an employer to make contributions into a pool of funds set aside for a worker's future benefit.

IRA Contribution

Money placed into an individual retirement account (IRA) that may qualify for tax deductions or other tax advantages.

AGI

Adjusted Gross Income; a determinant of tax liability calculated by adjusting gross income for certain allowable deductions.

Qualified Pension Plan

A retirement plan that meets the requirements set by the Internal Revenue Code, thereby offering tax benefits such as tax-deferred growth on earnings and deductible contributions for the employer.