In 2016, Susan (44 years old) is a highly successful architect and is covered by an employee-sponsored

Question:

In 2016, Susan (44 years old) is a highly successful architect and is covered by an employee-sponsored plan. Her husband, Dan (47 years old), however, is a Ph.D. student and is unemployed. Compute the maximum deductible IRA contribution for each spouse in the following alternative situations.

a. Susan's salary and the couple's AGI is $190,000.The couple files a joint tax return.

b. Susan's salary and the couple's AGI is $120,000.The couple files a joint tax return.

c. Susan's salary and the couple's AGI is $80,000.The couple files a joint tax return.

d. Susan's salary and her AGI is $80,000.Dan reports $5,000 of AGI and earned income. The couple files separate tax returns.

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Taxation Of Individuals 2017

ISBN: 9781259548666

8th Edition

Authors: Brian Spilker, Benjamin Ayers, John Robinson, Edmund Outslay, Ronald Worsham, John Barrick, Connie Weaver

Question Posted: