In 2016, Carson is claimed as a dependent on his parent's tax return. His parents' ordinary income

Question:

In 2016, Carson is claimed as a dependent on his parent's tax return. His parents' ordinary income marginal tax rate is 28%. Carson's parents provided most of his support. What is Carson's tax liability for the year in each of the following alternative circumstances?

a. Carson is 17 years old at year-end and earned $12,000 from his summer job and part-time job after school. This was his only source of income.

b. Carson is 23 years old at year-end. He is a full-time student and earned $12,000 from his summer internship and part-time job. He also received $5,000 of qualified dividend income.

Dividend
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