Question

Robert is a single taxpayer who has AGI of $145,000 in 2019; his taxable income is $122,000. What is his federal tax liability for 2019? a. $18,719.00 b. $9,480.00 c. $23,569.50 d. $23,454.50 e. $29,280.00

Answer 1

Answer:

His tax liability for 2019 (due April 2020) is $23,359.50

Explanation:

Since Robert s a single filer, he falls under the fourth tax bracket: income between $84,201 to $160,725. His marginal tax rate is 24%, and his total taxes due are as following:

tax rate         earnings                          taxes due

10%            $0 – $9,875                        $987,50

12%         $9,875 – $40,125                  $3,630

22%        $40,126 – $85,525                $9,988

24%        $85,526 – $122,000              $8,754

                    total                              $23,359.50      

*Option C is the closest one, but it used the 2018 tax brackets, not the 2019.