Christina is single with a 12 year old daughter who lives with her. She files her tax return as Head of Household. Her 2019 income from wages is $425,350. She has “net long-term capital gains” of $100,000. Total 2019 gross income is $525,350. She is under 65 years of age and does not itemize her deductions. What is her total federal income tax (remember, the 2019 “qualified dividends – capital gains” worksheet)?
Answer:
Calculation of Federal Income Tax on Long term capital gains
Particulars | Amount |
Long Term Capital Gain | 100,000 |
Tax Rate on Long term capital gain (Income $ 425,350) |
15% |
Federal tax on the Long term Capital Gain | 15,000 |
Calculation of Federal Income Tax on Christina's Income
Particulars | Amount | Amount |
Income from Wages | 425,350 | |
Income Tax for 2019 | ||
Tax on first 13,850 (10%) | 1,385.00 | |
Tax on 38,999 (52,850-13,850) (12%) | 4,679.88 | |
Tax on 31,349 (84,200-52,851) (22%) | 6,896.78 | |
Tax on 76,499 (160,700-84,201) (24%) | 18,359.76 | |
Tax on 43,399 (204,100-160,701) (32%) | 13,887.68 | |
Tax on 221,249 (425,350-204,101) (35%) | 77,437.15 | |
Total Federal Income Tax | 122,646.25 |
Hence, The total Federal Income Tax of Christina for the year 2019 is 137,646.25 (122,646.25 + 15,000)
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