​Alan and Sara Winthrop Are a Married Couple Who File

question 27

Multiple Choice

​Alan and Sara Winthrop are a married couple who file a joint income tax return.They have two children,so they claim a total of 4 exemptions.In addition,they have legitimate itemized deductions totaling $25,750.Their total income from wages is $237,500.Assume the following tax table is applicable: ​​ ​
What is their federal tax liability?

• A) $29,387.50
• B) ​$31,875.25
• C) $35,345.50
• D) $40,525.00
• E) $41,861.50

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