Brian and Kim have a 12-year-old child, Stan. For 2016, Brian and Kim have taxable income of $52,000, and Stan has nonqualifying dividend income of $4,500 and investment expenses of $250. No election is made to include Stan's income on Brian and Kim's return.
a. For purposes of the tax on a child's unearned income, calculate Stan's net unearned income.
b. Calculate the amount of Stan's tax at his parents' rate.
c. Calculate Stan's total tax for 2016.