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1. Fin B.(age 50) and Rylee S.(age 48) Johnson are married and live at 1021 Mockingbird Ln Charlotte, Nc 28209. Fin is employed as a human resource manager for Toys Unlimited, Inc., a full-service wealth-planning firm. Rylee is a self-employed architect. They are calendar year, cash-basis taxpayers.
2. Fin received a Form W-2 from Toys Unlimited, Inc. that contained the following
information:
3. Rylee is a licensed architect who works part-time on a consulting basis. Her professional activity code is 541310. Her primary clients are real estate developers for whom she prepares structural design and construction plans. She also advises on building code requirements regarding the renovation and remodeling of existing structures. Rylee does her work at the clients location. Rylee collected $105,000 in consulting fees during 2023. This total includes a $5,500 payment for work she performed in 2022 and does not include the $6,500 she billed in December for work performed in late 2023. Her business expenses for 2023 are:
Advertising: $5,600
Supplies:
Drafting supplies: $5,000
Reproduction materials (e.g., molds, models, photos, blueprints, copies): $5,600
Professional license fee: $850
Other business expenses:
On-site work clothing (e.g., hip boots, safety glasses, safety helmet): $950
Subscriptions to professional journals: $240
Dues to professional organizations: $350
In addition, Rylee drove her car 1,200 miles on her job assignments. She uses the standard mileage method to deduct business costs related to her vehicle. In 2023, Rylee made estimated federal income tax payments of $18,000 and paid state income tax of $3,080.
4. In addition to the items previously noted, the Johnsons had the following receipts for 2023:
Gift from Fins father: $9,800
Interest income on U.S. Treasury Bond: $650
Interest income of Harrisburg City Bond (municipal bond): $830
Interest income from First Bank of America: $1,050
Life insurance proceeds on the death of Rylees mother: $65,000
2022 PA state income tax refund: $500
Rylee won $650 in the state lottery. She has been playing the lottery for years [$20 in lottery tickets every week ($1,040 in total) that she saves to keep track of the numbers she plays].
5. Fin entered a contest sponsored by a radio station and won 10 tickets to the touring Broadway-style production of Wholesome. The value of the tickets was $265 each. 3
6.Fin and Rylee incurred the following medical expenses during 2023:
Transportation to Philadelphia for Fins medical treatment: 2,200 miles.
Unreimbursed hospital charges for Rylee: $5,800
Unreimbursed prescription drug charges for Fin and Rylee: $2,250
Unreimbursed physician charges for Fin and Rylee: $3,200
Unreimbursed prescription glasses for Rylee: $360
Laser hair treatment for Rylee (so that she will no longer need to shave her legs): $3,000 Medical insurance premiums (insurance offered by Fins employer): $4,500
7. Fin and Rylee paid $7,600 of interest payments on their primary residence (acquisition debt of $250,000). They also paid $2,530 of interest expense on Fin car loan and $800 of interest on their Visa card.
8. Fin and Rylee paid $4,200 of real estate taxes on their home. They also paid $2,620 in sales tax on Fins car and other purchases
9. Fin and Rylee made the following contributions during 2023:
American Red Cross: $750
Political contributions: $500
United Way: $500
Community college: $4,500
Food for the family of Hannah Barbara (a neighbor who suffered a tragic car accident this past year): $450
Stock transfer to Penn State Altoona (originally purchased for $2,500 in 2018): $1,000
10. The Johnsons maintain a household that includes their two children, jack (age 16) and Kate (age 19). Jack is a junior in high school. Kate graduated from high school on June 10,2023, and is undecided about college. She is an accomplished vocalist and during 2023 earned $11,000 performing at various events (e.g., weddings, funerals). Kate placed most of her earnings in a savings account for future use and kept only a small amount to spend on herself.
12. Relevant Social Security numbers are noted below:
Name Social Security Number
Fin B. Johnson 123-45-6786
Rylee S. Johnson 123-45-6787
Kayla J. Johnson 123-45-6788
Matthew W. Johnson 123-45-6789
Requirements
The Johnsons hire you to prepare federal income tax return for them. Prepare an income tax return
for the Johnsons for 2023, using the following guidance:
The Johnsons choose to file a joint income tax return
Complete the Tax accounting Form 1040,1040 Schedule 1,1040 Schedule 2,1040 Schedule A,1040 Schedule B,1040 Schedule C,1040 Schedule SE, Schedule 8812(and credit limit worksheet), Form 8995, Form 8283
 1. Fin B.(age 50) and Rylee S.(age 48) Johnson are married

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