Question

Terri, age 16, is a dependent of her parents in 2020. During the year, Terri earned $5,000 in interest income and $3,000 from part-time jobs. a. What is Terri's taxable income? b. How much of Terri's income is taxed at her rate? c. How much is taxed at her parent's rate?

Answer 1

Answer:

A. $4,650

B. $1,750

C. $2,900

Explanation:

A. Calculation to determine Terri's taxable income

TAXABLE INCOME

Earned income $3,000

Add Unearned income $5,000

Gross income & AGI $8,000

($3,000+$5,000)

Less: Standard deduction ($3,350)

(Greater of either $3,000 or $1,050 income earned +$350)

Taxable income $4,650

($8,000-$3,350)

Therefore Terri's taxable income is $4,650

b. Calculation to determine How much of Terri's income is taxed at her rate

TAXED AT TERRI'S RATE​

Taxable income $4,650

($8,000-$3,350)

Less: amount taxed at parents' rate ($2,900)

($5,000-$2,100)

Taxed at Terri's rate​ $1,750

Therefore The amount of Terri's income that is taxed at her rate is $1,750

c. Calculation to determine How much is taxed at her parent's rate

TAXED AT PARENTS' RATE:

Net unearned income=$5,000-$2,100

Net unearned income= $2,900

($5,000-$2,100)

Therefore The amount of Terri's income that is taxed at her parent's rate is $2,900