1- Carolyn has an AGI of $39,800 (all from earned income), two qualifying childr
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Carolyn has an AGI of $39,800 (all from earned income), two qualifying children, and is filing as a head of household. What amount of earned income credit is she entitled to? (Exhibit 8-10)
$4,568
$5,548
$3,305
$980
$0
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Jorge purchased a copyright for use in his business in the current year. The purchase occurred on July 15th and the purchase price was $81,000. If the patent has a remaining life of 75 months, what is the total amortization expense Jorge may deduct during the current year?
$6,480
$0
$5,940
None of these:
$12,960
Explanation / Answer
1.
AGI = $39800
Amount of earned income credit is she entitled to =
5,548 maximum credit minus $4,568 phase-out [($39,800 - $18110) x .2106] = $ 980
ANSWER = d) $980
2. PURCHASE COST = $81000
Life = 75 MONTHS
Purchased on = 15th july
Currrent period (amortization period) = 15 july to 31 december = 5.5 mmonths
Amortization cost = $81000 * 5.5 months / 75 months
= $5940
ANSWER = C) $5940
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