Question 1: In 2018, Lisa and Fred, a married couple, have taxable income of $300,000. If they were to file separate tax returns, Lisa would have reported taxable income of $125,000 and Fred would have reported taxable income of $175,000. What is the couple’s marriage penalty or benefit?
Question 2: Henrich is a single taxpayer. In 2018, his taxable income is $450,000. What are his income tax and net investment income tax liability in each of the following alternative scenarios?
a. All of his income is salary from his employer.
b. His $450,000 of taxable income includes $2,000 of long-term capital gain that is taxed at preferential rates.
c. His $450,000 of taxable income includes $55,000 of long-term capital gain that is taxed at preferential rates.
d. Henrich has $195,000 of taxable income, which includes $50,000 of long-term capital gain that is taxed at preferential rates. Assume his modified AGI is $210,000.
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