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Misti purchased a residence this year. Misti is a single parent and lives with h

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Question

Misti purchased a residence this year. Misti is a single parent and lives with her 1—year old daughter. This year, Misti received a salary of $63,000 and made the following payments:

Home mortgage interest

$2,335

Real estate taxes

1,525

State income taxes paid

1,340

Income tax preparation fee

250

Charitable contributions (cash to their church)

120


Misti files as a head of household and claims two exemptions. Calculate her taxable income this year.

Home mortgage interest

$2,335

Real estate taxes

1,525

State income taxes paid

1,340

Income tax preparation fee

250

Charitable contributions (cash to their church)

120

Explanation / Answer

Calculation of taxable income of Misti

Misti received a salary = $63,000

Home mortgage interest = $2,335

Real estate taxes = $1,525

State income taxes paid = $1,340

Income tax preparation fee = $250

Charitable contributions = $120

(cash to their church)

Gross Annual Income = $68,570

Deductions

(-) Home mortgage interest = $2,335

(-) Charitable contributions   = $120

(-) Real estate taxes   = $1,525

(-) Standerd deduction = $9,300

Taxable Income this year = $55290