Question: Comprehensive Problem 5-1 Have to fill out Form 1040, SCHEDULE A (Itemized Deductions), and SCHEDULE B (Interest and Ordinary Dividends) for 2016. Using only the
Comprehensive Problem 5-1 Have to fill out Form 1040, SCHEDULE A (Itemized Deductions), and SCHEDULE B (Interest and Ordinary Dividends) for 2016. Using only the information listed below.
John Williams (birthdate August 2, 1974) is a single taxpayer, and he lives at 1324 Forest Dr., Reno, NV 89501. His Social Security number is 555-94-9358. John's earnings and withholdings as the manager of a local casino for 2016 are reported on his Form W-2:
| Wages, tips, other compensation 194,000.00 | 2 | Federal income tax withheld 32,000.00 | |||||||||||
| c | 3 | Social security wages 118,500.00 | 4 | Social security tax withheld 7,347.00 | |||||||||
| 5 | Medicare wages and tips 194,000.00 | 6 | Medicare tax withheld 2,813.00 | ||||||||||
| This information is being furnished to the Internal Revenue Service. | ||||
John's other income includes interest on a savings account at Nevada National Bank of $13,575.
John pays his ex-wife, Sarah McLoughlin, $4,000 per month. When their 12-year-old child (in the wife's custody) reaches 18, the payments are reduced to $2,750 per month. His ex-wife's Social Security number is 554-44-5555.
In 2016, John purchased a new car and so he kept track of his sales tax receipts during the year. His actual sales tax paid is $3,560, which exceeds the estimated amount per the IRS tables.
During the year, John paid the following amounts (all of which can be substantiated):
| Credit card interest | $1,760 |
| Auto loan interest | 4,300 |
| Auto insurance | 900 |
| Property taxes on personal residence | 2,640 |
| Blue Cross health insurance premiums | 2,800 |
| Other medical expenses | 790 |
| Income tax preparation fee | 900 |
| Charitable contributions: | |
| Boy Scouts | 1,350 |
| St. Matthews Church | 3,100 |
| U. of Nevada (Reno) Medical School | 26,900 |
| Nevada Democratic Party | 250 |
| Fund-raising dinner for the Reno Auto Museum | 100 |
| Mortgage interest received from payer(s)/borrower(s)* $ 18,900.00 Outstanding mortgage principal as of 1/1/2016 $594,400.00 |
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