Question

Scenario: You are 33 years old, single, earn $60,000 per year, and are in the 25% tax bracket. You want to understand the federal tax system and plan ahead so as not to pay unnecessary sums to the government in taxes. For this tax year, you contributed $1,550 to an employer-sponsored 401(k), paid student loan interest of $1,140, had out-of-pocket medical and dental expenses of $2,000, made gifts to charity of $1,750, and made rent payments totalling $10,800 during the year. Based on your personal information provided above, complete the following table to determine your taxable income. Hint: Remember that the U.S Tax Code provides for a standard deduction of $6,300 and a personal exemption of $4,050. Enter adjustments, deductions, and exemptions as negative numbers. If your answer is zero, enter "O". Taxable income calculation Total income $ Less: Adjustments to income Adjusted gross income Less: Deductions Subtotal Less: Exemptions Taxable income $

Answer 1

Taxable Income Calculation	Amount(in $)
Total Income	60,000
Less: Adjustment to income	2,690	(1550+1140)
Adjusted Gross Income	57,310
Less: Deduction	6,300	Since greater of itemized deduction or std deduction
Sub Total	51,010
Less: Exemption	4,050
Taxable Income	46,960

Medical expenses are not deductible as they are not more than ten percent of AGI.

rental payment is not deductible