In 2016, Aurora received a $25,000 bonus computed as a percentage of profits. In 2017, Aurora's employer

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In 2016, Aurora received a $25,000 bonus computed as a percentage of profits. In 2017, Aurora's employer determined that the 2016 profits had been incorrectly computed, and Aurora had to refund the $8,000 in 2017. Assume that Aurora was in the 35% tax bracket in 2016 but in the 15% bracket in 2017.
a. In 2016, how much is Aurora required to include in income?
b. In 2017, what is the amount of the deduction Aurora can claim? What is the reduction in taxes for 2017 as a result of the deduction?
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South Western Federal Taxation 2017 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9781305874169

40th Edition

Authors: William H. Hoffman, David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, James C. Young

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