Exercise 15-17 (Algorithmic) (LO. 3, 4)
Thad, a single taxpayer, reports taxable income before the QBI deduction of $171,500. Thad, a CPA, operates an accounting practice as a single member LLC (which he reports as a sole proprietorship). During the tax year, his proprietorship generates qualified business income of $137,200 after deducting self-employment taxes, W–2 wages of $102,900, and $8,800 of qualified property.
Assume the QBI amount is net of the self-employment tax deduction. If required, round any division to two decimal places. Round your final answer to the nearest dollar.
What is Thad's QBI deduction?
Calculation of Thad's qualified business income deduction:
Thad's QBI deduction = 10,976
Explanation:
Thad has a “specified services” business. As his taxable income before the QBI deduction is more than $157,500 (but less than $207,500), he will receive a partial QBI deduction. Given the W-2 wages he reports, his QBI deduction will not be limited by the W-2 wages/capital investment limitation (50% of his W-2 wages is $51,450; this amount will exceed the other QBI deduction computations)
137,200 * 20% * 40% = 10,976
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