Ms. E, a single individual, had $115,000 taxable income. Assume the taxable year is 2017. Compute her income tax assuming that:
a. Taxable income includes no capital gain.
b. Taxable income includes $22,000 capital gain eligible for the 15 percent preferential rate.
(a) Taxable income includes no capital gain :-
Taxable income = $115,000
2017 tax bracket applicable = $91,900 to $191,650
Tax to be paid = $18,713.75 + (28% x excess over 91,900)
= $18,713.75 + 28% x (115,000 - 91,900)
= $18,713.75 + $6,468
= $25,181.75
(b) Taxable income includes capital gain :-
taxable income = 115,000
Capital gain = $22,000
Taxable income excluding capital gain = 115,000 - 22,000 = $93,000
Tax bracket for $93,000 income = $91,900 to $191,650
Tax = $18,713.75 + 28% (93,000 - 91,900)
= $18,713.75 + $308
= $19,021.75
Tax on capital gain = 22,000 x 15% = $3,300
Total tax = $19,021.75 + $3,300
= $22,321.75
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