Answer:
The Emily's 2018 taxable income is $76,600
Explanation:
The computation of the taxable income for the year 2018 is shown below:
= Salary + interest income from bonds issued by Xerox + Alimony payments received + Capital gain from stock investment, held for 7 months - Contribution to traditional IRA - standard deduction
= $85,000 + $1,100 + $6,000 + $2,000 - $5,500 - $12,000
= $76,600
The standard deduction for married and single tax payers is $12,000
And, the Gift from parents is not taxable & Amount lost in football office betting pool is not allowed for deduction as it is come under gambling.
