Which of these cases would be subject to the "kiddie tax"? Mina, age 12, earned $800 in dividends, with no other income. Jordan, age 15, worked as a lifeguard all summer and earned $2,800 with no other income. Bophy, age 14, earned $1,000 in interest and had a $1,800 royalty from a family oil well. She had no other income. Victor, age 19, is taking a year off before starting college. He received $4,200 in dividends with no other income

Which of these cases would be subject to the "kiddie tax"? Mina, age 12, earned $800 in dividends, with no other income. Jordan, age 15, worked as a lifeguard all summer and earned $2,800 with no other income. Bophy, age 14, earned $1,000 in interest and had a $1,800 royalty from a family oil well. She had no other income. Victor, age 19, is taking a year off before starting college. He received $4,200 in dividends with no other income

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

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ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

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Chapter12: Tax Credits And Payments

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