Answer:
1. Taxable income of $62,449 that includes a qualified dividend of $560.
tax liability = $1,975 + [12% x ($62,449 - $19,750)] = $7,098.88
2. Taxable income of $12,932 that includes a qualified dividend of $322.
tax liability = $12,932 x 10% = $1,293.20
3. Taxable income of $144,290 that includes a qualified dividend of $4,384.
tax liability = $9,235 + [22% x ($144,290 - $80,250)] + ($4,384 x 15%) = $23,981.40 ≈ $23,981
4. Taxable income of $43,297 that includes a qualified dividend of $971.
tax liability = $1,975 + [12% x ($43,297 - $19,750)] = $4,800.64 ≈ $4,801
5. Taxable income of $262,403 that includes a qualified dividend of $12,396.
tax liability = $29,211 + [24% x ($262,403 - $171,050)] + ($12,396 x 15%) = $52,995.12 ≈ $52,995
Explanation:
I used the 2020 tax bracket. Everyone earning over $78,750 but less than $488,850 must pay a 15% tax rate for their qualified dividends.
