Rahul and Ruby are married taxpayers. They are both under age 65 and in good health. For 2021 they have a total of $42,000 in wages and $300 in interest income. Rahul and Ruby's deductions for adjusted gross income amount to $6,000 and their itemized deductions equal $18,700. They have two children, ages 32 and 28, that are married and provide support for themselves. Table for the standard deduction Filing Status Standard Deduction Single $12,550   Married, filing jointly 25,100   Married, filing separately 12,550   Head of household 18,800   Qualifying widow(er) 25,100   a.  What is the amount of Rahul and Ruby's adjusted gross income?

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Rahul and Ruby are married taxpayers. They are both under age 65 and in good health. For 2021 they have a total of $42,000 in wages and $300 in interest income. Rahul and Ruby's deductions for adjusted gross income amount to $6,000 and their itemized deductions equal $18,700. They have two children, ages 32 and 28, that are married and provide support for themselves.

Table for the standard deduction
Filing Status Standard Deduction
Single $12,550  
Married, filing jointly 25,100  
Married, filing separately 12,550  
Head of household 18,800  
Qualifying widow(er) 25,100  

a.  What is the amount of Rahul and Ruby's adjusted gross income?

b. In order to minimize taxable income, Rahul and Ruby will take the standard deduction
Ev in the amount of $
c. What is their taxable income?
Transcribed Image Text:b. In order to minimize taxable income, Rahul and Ruby will take the standard deduction Ev in the amount of $ c. What is their taxable income?
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