Individual Income Taxes
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ISBN: 9780357109731
Author: Hoffman
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 13, Problem 6DQ
LO.4 Mark and Lisa are approaching an exciting time in their lives as their oldest son, Austin, graduates from high school and moves on to college. What are some of the tax issues Mark and Lisa should consider as they think about paying for Austin’s college education?
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Individual Income Taxes
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