Question

Katarina and Richard are a busy young couple with a​ son, Caleb, who is 6 and twin​ daughters, Stacy and​ Casey, who are actively exploring the world as fourminusyearminusolds. Before the twins were​ born, Katarina and Richard bought their first home with plenty of indoor and outdoor space for a growing young family. The Bajorshiks are concerned about their 2014 tax​ issues, but they are also committed to planning for the future of their family. Next year Richard should be able to pay off the remaining balance of his law school student loans. Contributing to​ Richard's Roth IRA is an annual priority. The following information reflects tax year 2014. Gross income ​ $98,712 Student loan interest ​ $1,965 ​Richard's traditional IRA ​ $1,500 Total itemized deductions​ $12,000 Standard deduction for 2014​ $12,400 Personal exemption amount ​ $3,950 Marginal tax bracket ​ 25% Richard and​ Katarina's filing status should be_____________.

Answer 1

Total income = 98, 712 + 1965+ 1500= 102,177

Now deductions = 12,000 +12,400 +3,950 = 28,350

Now we subtract total income from deductions =102,177 - 28,350 = 73,827.

Marginal tax of 25/100 ×73827 = 18,456.75

Therefore Richard and katarinas filing status is $18,456.75