Linda and Don are married and file a joint return. In 2013, they received $12,00

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Linda and Don are married and file a joint return. In 2013, they received $12,000 in Social Security benefits and $35,000 in taxable pension benefits and interest. a. Compute the couple%u2019s adjusted gross income on a joint return. b. Don would like to know whether they should sell for $100,000 (at no gain or loss) a corporate bond that pays 8% in interest each year and use the proceeds to buy a $100,000 nontaxable State of Virginia bond that will pay $6,000 in interest each year. c. If Linda in (a) works part-time and earns $30,000, how much will Linda and Don%u2019s adjusted gross income increase?

Explanation / Answer

Gross Income = 12000+35000 = 47000

Yes, they should sell the 8% corporate bonds since these are subject to tax where as State of Virginia bonds are non-taxable.

The income would increase by the parttime income of 30000.

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