To calculate the AGI, subtract adjustments from the gross income which results in $65,091. Then, subtract deductions and exemptions from the AGI to find the taxable income of $54,891. Finally, apply the tax rates to the taxable income to get the federal income tax due of $7,824.18.
Calculating AGI and Taxable Income
To find your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), subtract any adjustments from your gross income.
In this question, you have a gross income of $66,341 and an adjustment of $1,250. So your AGI would be $66,341 - $1,250 = $65,091.
Calculating Taxable Income
Next, calculate your taxable income by subtracting deductions and exemptions from your AGI. With a deduction of $2,000 and an exemption of $8,200, your taxable income would be $65,091 - ($2,000 + $8,200) = $54,891.
Calculating Federal Income Tax DueUsing the provided tax rates, your tax due is a combination of fixed amounts plus a percentage over the threshold of the previous bracket(s). Since your taxable income falls within the third bracket:
You pay 10% on the first $9,950, which is $995.
Next, you pay 12% on the amount between $9,951 and $40,525, which is $40,525 - $9,951 = $30,574.
Twelve percent of $30,574 is $3,668.88.
Finally, you pay 22% on the remaining amount of your taxable income above $40,526.
So that's 22% on $54,891 - $40,526 = $14,365. Twenty-two percent of $14,365 is $3,160.30.
Add up all these amounts to find your total tax due: $995 + $3,668.88 + $3,160.30 = $7,824.18.
Therefore, your federal income tax due would be $7,824.18.