1. Chen, a single taxpayer, had the following income and deductions during 2018:
Salary $55,000
Interest on bank account 750
Tax-exempt interest 500
Deduction for AGI 5,500
Itemized deductions 15,000
Taxes withheld 5,500
Calculate Chen's tax liability due or refund.
2.
Artimisa's employer pays $8,000 in tuition this year for Artimisa to attend a graduate business program. How much of the employer-provided tuition is taxable to Artimisa?
A) $0
B) $2,750
C) $5,250
D) $8,000
Part 1
Gross income (55000+750) |
55750 |
Less: Deductions for AGI |
5500 |
AGI |
50250 |
Less: deductions from AGI (Greater of standard deduction (12000) or itemized deduction (15000) |
15000 |
Taxable income |
35250 |
Tax liability |
4039.50 (952.50+(12%*(35250-9525))) |
Less: taxes withheld |
5500 |
Tax liability due (refund) |
(1460.50) |
Therefore,
Chen's tax refund = $1460.50 ($1461 if answer is to be given to 0 decimal places)
Part 2
Answer is option B) $2,750
The employer-provided tuition fees over $5250 is taxable to the employee. Thus, 2750 (8000-5250) is taxable to Artimisa.
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