To determine Whitney's income tax liability for a single filing status in 2021, we need to refer to the tax rate schedule. The tax rates are applied to different income ranges.
As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, the tax brackets for a single filer in 2021 are as follows:
- 10% on income up to $9,950
- 12% on income between $9,951 and $40,525
- 22% on income between $40,526 and $86,375
- 24% on income between $86,376 and $164,925
- 32% on income between $164,926 and $209,425
- 35% on income between $209,426 and $523,600
- 37% on income over $523,600
Given that Whitney's taxable income is $76,600, we can calculate the tax liability based on the applicable tax brackets:
- For the first $9,950, she pays 10%
- For the next $30,575 ([$40,525 - $9,951]), she pays 12%
- The remaining amount ($76,600 - $40,525) falls into the 22% bracket
Let's calculate:
\[
\text{Tax Liability} = (0.10 \times 9,950) + (0.12 \times 30,575) + (0.22 \times (76,600 - 40,525))
\]
Certainly! Let's calculate Whitney's income tax liability for the single filing status in 2021:
\[
\text{Tax Liability} = (0.10 \times 9,950) + (0.12 \times 30,575) + (0.22 \times (76,600 - 40,525))
\]
\[
= 995 + 3,669 + (0.22 \times 36,075)
\]
\[
= 995 + 3,669 + 7,936.5
\]
\[
= 12,600.5
\]
So, Whitney's income tax liability for the single filing status in 2021 is $12,600.50 (rounded to 2 decimal places).
I hope it helps!!