Question

A sole proprietor in the 37% tax bracket pays her 16-year-old son a reasonable salary of $14,000 for services performed for the proprietorship. Compute the family's income tax savings if the son has no other income and takes a $12,400 standard deduction.

Answer 1

Answer: $5020

Step-by-step explanation:

The family's income tax savings if the son has no other income and takes a $12,400 standard deduction will be calculated as:

Explanation:

Tax savings from deduction = ($14,000 × 37%) = $5180

Less: Tax on child's taxable income = 10% × ($14,000 - $12,400) = 10% × $1600 = $160

Family's income tax savings = $5180 - $160 = $5020