Mr. King is employed as a plumber by MBV Services. This year, Mr. King paid a $225 fee to renew his state-issued plumber’s license and $1,275 for supplies that he uses on the job. In each of the following cases, compute Mr. King’s after-tax cost of these employment-related expenses.
a. Mr. King received no reimbursement from his employer. His AGI is $41,000, he itemizes deductions, and his marginal tax rate is 15 percent.
b. Mr. King received a $1,000 reimbursement from his employer. His AGI is $41,000, he takes the standard deduction, and his marginal tax rate is 15 percent.
c. Mr. King received no reimbursement from his employer. His AGI is $87,000, he itemizes deductions, and his marginal tax rate is 25 percent.
a. | ||
Particular | Amount | Working |
Supplies used for Uses on the Job | 1275 | |
Add: License Fees | 225 | |
1500 | ||
Less: Deduction | $820 | ($41000*2%) |
Desuction can claim | $680 | |
After Tax Employment related Expense | $1,398 | ($1500-($680*15%) |
b. | ||
Particular | Amount | Working |
Supplies used for Uses on the Job | 1275 | |
Add: License Fees | 225 | |
Less: Reimbursement from Employer | 1000 | |
500 | ||
Less: Deduction | $820 | ($41000*2%) |
Desuction can claim | Nil | |
After Tax Employment related Expense | $500 |
c. | ||
Particular | Amount | Working |
Supplies used for Uses on the Job | 1275 | |
Add: License Fees | 225 | |
1500 | ||
Less: Deduction | $1,740 | ($87000*2%) |
Desuction can claim | Nil | |
After Tax Employment related Expense | $1,500 |
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