Question

Herman and doris are married and file mfj. herman received net ss benefits of $9,800 and doris received net ss benefits of $4,500. their only other income is herman’s taxable pension of $18,400. which statement is true:

Option 1: They received a total of $14,300 in net Social Security benefits.
Option 2: Herman's taxable pension is $18,400, and Doris received $4,500 in net Social Security benefits.
Option 3: Doris received $9,800 in net Social Security benefits, and Herman's taxable pension is $18,400.
Option 4: They are not eligible for any tax benefits.

Answer 1

It accurately states that Doris received $9,800 in net Social Security benefits, and Herman's taxable pension is $18,400, reflecting their individual income sources correctly. Thus, the correct answer is Option 3: Doris received $9,800 in net Social Security benefits, and Herman's taxable pension is $18,400.

Step-by-step explanation:

Herman and Doris received a total of $14,300 in net Social Security benefits ($9,800 + $4,500). However, Option 3 is the correct statement because it accurately reflects their individual benefit amounts and Herman's taxable pension. Doris received $9,800 in net Social Security benefits, and Herman's taxable pension is $18,400. Option 1 is incorrect as it misrepresents the total Social Security benefits, and Option 2 incorrectly attributes the entire pension amount to Herman without acknowledging Doris's benefits. Option 4 is not applicable as they do have taxable income, and the question does not discuss their eligibility for tax benefits.

In summary, the correct statement is Option 3, accurately representing the individual amounts of net Social Security benefits received by Herman and Doris, along with Herman's taxable pension.

Thus, the correct answer is Option 3: Doris received $9,800 in net Social Security benefits, and Herman's taxable pension is $18,400.