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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