Question: Note: This problem is for the 2023 tax year. Beth R. Jordan, CPA, MST, lives at 2322 Skyview Road, Mesa, AZ 85201. She is a
Note: This problem is for the 2023 tax year.
Beth R. Jordan, CPA, MST, lives at 2322 Skyview Road, Mesa, AZ 85201. She is a tax accountant with Mesa Manufacturing Company, 1203 Western Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85201 (employer identification number 11-1111111). She also writes computer software programs for tax practitioners and has a part-time tax practice. Beth is single and has no dependents. Beth was born on July 4, 1988, and her Social Security number is 123-45-6785. She owns a fraction of a bitcoin which she held for all of 2023 (no transactions). Beth wants to contribute $3 to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund.
The following information is shown on Beth's Wage and Tax Statement (Form W-2) for 2023.
Line
Description
Amount
1
Wages, tips, other compensation
$95,000.00
2
Federal income tax withheld
15,500.00
3
Social Security wages
95,000.00
4
Social Security tax withheld
5,890.00
5
Medicare wages and tips
95,000.00
6
Medicare tax withheld
1,377.50
15
State
Arizona
16
State wages, tips, etc.
95,000.00
17
State income tax withheld
3,954.00
During the year, Beth received interest of $300 from Arizona Federal Savings and Loan and $40 from Arizona State Bank. Each financial institution reported the interest income on a Form 1099-INT. She received qualified dividends of $800 from Blue Corporation, $750 from Green Corporation, and $650 from Orange Corporation. Each corporation reported Beth's dividend payments on a Form 1099-DIV.
Beth received a $1,100 income tax refund from the state of Arizona on April 29, 2023. On her 2022 Federal income tax return, she used the standard deduction.
Fees earned from her part-time tax practice in 2023 totaled $7,800. She paid $600 to have the tax returns processed by a computerized tax return service.
On February 8, 2023, Beth bought 500 shares of Gray Corporation common stock for $17.60 a share. On September 12, 2023, Beth sold the stock for $14 a share.
On January 2, 2023, Beth acquired 100 shares of Blue Corporation common stock for $30 a share. She sold the stock on December 19, 2023, for $55 a share. Both stock transactions were reported to Beth on Form 1099-B; basis was not reported to the IRS.
Beth bought a used sport utility vehicle for $6,000 on June 5, 2023. She purchased the vehicle from her brother-in-law, who was unemployed and was in need of cash. On November 2, 2023, she sold the vehicle to a friend for $6,500.
During the year, Beth records revenues of $26,000 from the sale of a software program she developed. Beth incurred the following expenses in connection with her software development business.
Cost of personal computer
$7,800
Cost of printer
2,000
Furniture
3,000
Supplies
650
Fee paid to computer consultant
3,500
Beth elected to expense the maximum portion of the cost of the computer, printer, and furniture allowed under the provisions of 179. These items were placed in service on January 15, 2023, and used 100% in her business.
Although her employer suggested that Beth attend an in-person conference on current developments in corporate taxation, Beth was not reimbursed for the travel expenses of $1,420 she incurred in attending the meeting. The $1,420 included $200 for the cost of meals.
During the year, Beth paid $300 for prescription medicines and $2,875 for doctor bills and hospital bills. Medical insurance premiums were paid by her employer. Beth paid real property taxes of $1,766 on her home. Interest on her home mortgage (Valley National Bank) was $3,845, and credit card interest was $320. Beth contributed $2,080 in cash to various qualifying charities during the year. Professional dues and subscriptions totaled $350.
Beth wants to reduce her carbon footprint. In 2023, she paid $500 to a qualified home energy auditor for a home energy audit. She received a written report that identifies significant energy efficient improvements she can make to her home.
Beth paid estimated taxes of $1,000.
Required:
Compute Beth Jordan's 2023 Federal income tax payable (or refund due), and complete her 2023 tax return using appropriate forms and schedules and the Qualified Dividends and Capital Gain Tax Worksheet.
Make realistic assumptions about any missing data.
If an amount box does not require an entry or the answer is zero, enter "0".
Enter all amounts as positive numbers, unless instructed otherwise.
It may be necessary to complete the tax schedules before completing Form 1040.
When computing the tax liability, do not round your immediate calculations. If required round your final answers to the nearest dollar.
Use the 2023 Tax Rate Schedule provided. Do not use the Tax Tables.
Complete Form 1040 for Beth Jordan for 2023.
Form
1040
Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue ServiceU.S. Individual Income Tax Return
2023
OMB No. 1545-0074
IRS Use Only
For the year Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2023, or other tax year beginning , , ending ,
See separate instructions.
Your first name and middle initial Beth R. Jordan
Last name
Your social security number 123-45-6785
If joint return, spouse's first name and middle initial
Last name
Spouse's social security number
Home address (number and street). If you have a P.O. box, see instructions. 2322 Skyview Road
Apt. no.
Presidential Election Campaign Check here if you, or your spouse if filing jointly, want $3 to go to this fund. Checking a box below will not change your tax or refund.
YouSpouseNone
City, town, or post office. If you have a foreign address, also complete spaces below. Mesa, AZ 85201
State
ZIP code
Foreign country name
Foreign province/state/county
Foreign postal code
FilingStatus
SingleMarried filing jointly (even if only one had income)Married filing separately (MFS)Head of household (with qualifying person) (HOH)Qualifying surviving spouse (QSS)
DigitalAssets
At any time during 2023, did you: (a) receive (as a reward, award, or payment for property or services); or (b) sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of a digital asset (or a financial interest in a digital asset)? (See instructions.)
YesNo
Standard Deduction
Someone can claim:
You as a dependentYour spouse as a dependentSpouse itemizes on a separate return or you were a dual-status alienNone
Age/Blindness
You:
Were born before January 2, 1959Are blindWere born before January 2, 1959, Are blindNone
Spouse:
Was born before January 2, 1959Is blindWas born before January 2, 1959, Is blindNone
Dependents If more than four dependents, see instructions and check here . . . . . . . .
(see instructions):
(2) Social security number
(3) Relationship to you
(4) Check the box if qualifies for (see instructions):
(1) First name
Last name
Child tax credit
Credit for other dependents
IncomeAttach Form(s)W-2 here. Alsoattach FormsW-2G and1099-R if taxwas withheld. If you did not get a Form W-2, see instructions.
Subtract line 33 from line 24. This is the amount you owe. For details on how to pay, go to www.irs.gov/Payments or see instructions . . . . . . . . . . .
Do you want to allow another person to discuss this return with the IRS? See instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes. Complete below. No
Designee's name
Phone no.
Personal identification number (PIN)
SignHere Joint return? See instructions. Keep a copy for your records.
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return and accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
Your signature
Date
Your occupation Tax Accountant
If the IRS sent you an Identity Protection PIN, enter it here (see inst.)
Spouse's signature. If a joint return, both must sign.
Date
Spouse's occupation
If the IRS sent your spouse an Identity Protection PIN, enter it here (see inst.)
Phone no.
Email address
Paid Preparer Use Only
Preparer's name
Preparer's signature Self-Prepared
Date
PTIN
Check if: Self-employed
Firm's name
Phone no.
Firm's address
Firm's EIN
Go to www.irs.gov/Form1040 for instructions and the latest information.
Form 1040 (2023)
Please complete where ever you see a Fill in the Blank.
Complete Beth's Schedule 1 below for 2023.
SCHEDULE 1(Form 1040) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Additional Income and Adjustments to Income
Attach to Form 1040, 1040-SR, or 1040-NR.Go to www.irs.gov/Form1040 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0074
2023
Attachment Sequence No. 01
Name(s) shown on Form 1040, 1040-SR, or 1040-NR Beth R. Jordan
Your social security number
123-45-6785
Part I
Additional Income
1
Taxable refunds, credits, or offsets of state and local income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income from the rental of personal property if you engaged in the rental for profit but were not in the business of renting such property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8l
m
Olympic and Paralympic medals and USOC prize money (see instructions) . . . . . .
Deductible expenses related to income reported on line 8l from the rental of personal property engaged in for profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24b
c
Nontaxable amount of the value of Olympic and Paralympic medals and USOC prize money reported on line 8m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attorney fees and court costs you paid in connection with an award from the IRS for information you provided that helped the IRS detect tax law violations . . . . . . . . .
Additional tax on Medicare Advantage MSA distributions. Attach Form 8853 . . . . . .
17f
g
Recapture of a charitable contribution deduction related to a fractional interest in tangible personal property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17g
h
Income you received from a nonqualified deferred compensation plan that fails to meet the requirements of section 409A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17h
i
Compensation you received from a nonqualified deferred compensation plan described in section 457A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excise tax on insider stock compensation from an expatriated corporation . . . . . . .
17m
n
Look-back interest under section 167(g) or 460(b) from Form 8697 or 8866 . . . . . .
17n
o
Tax on non-effectively connected income for any part of the year you were a nonresident alien from Form 1040-NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17o
p
Any interest from Form 8621, line 16f, relating to distributions from, and dispositions of, stock of a section 1291 fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17p
q
Any interest from Form 8621, line 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 965 net tax liability installment from Form 965-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
21
Add lines 4, 7 through 16, and 18. These are your total other taxes. Enter here and on Form 1040 or 1040-SR, line 23, or Form 1040-NR, line 23b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
fill in the blank 63a00e0a8063010_4
Schedule 2 (Form 1040) 2023
Please complete where ever you see Fill in the Blank.
Complete the Beth's Schedule 3.
SCHEDULE 3(Form 1040) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Additional Credits and Payments
Attach to Form 1040, 1040-SR, or 1040-NR.Go to www.irs.gov/Form1040 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0074
2023
Attachment Sequence No. 03
Name(s) shown on Form 1040, 1040-SR, or 1040-NR Beth R. Jordan
Credit for repayment of amounts included in income from earlier years . . . . . . . . .
13b
c
Elective payment election amount from Form 3800, Part III, line 6, column (i). . . . .
13c
d
Deferred amount of net 965 tax liability (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13d
z
Other payments or refundable credits. List group and amount:
13z
14
Total other payments or refundable credits. Add lines 13a through 13z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
15
Add lines 9 through 12 and 14. Enter here and on Form 1040, 1040-SR, or 1040-NR, line 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
fill in the blank 0016e901ff7ffdf_3
Schedule 3 (Form 1040) 2023
Please complete where ever you see Fill in the Blank.
Complete Beth's Schedule B for 2023.
SCHEDULE B(Form 1040) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Interest and Ordinary DividendsAttach to Form 1040 or 1040-SR.Go to www.irs.gov/ScheduleB for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0074
2023
Attachment Sequence No. 08
Name(s) shown on return Beth R. Jordan
Your social security number 123-45-6785
Part IInterest (See instructions and the instructions for Form 1040, line 2b.) Note: If you received a Form 1099-INT, Form 1099-OID, or substitute statement from a brokerage firm, list the firm's name as the payer and enter the total interest shown on that form.
1
List name of payer. If any interest is from a seller-financed mortgage and the buyer used the property as a personal residence, see the instructions and list this interest first. Also, show that buyer's social security number and address:
Amount
IRSGreen CorporationArizona Federal Savings
fill in the blank fec574f6ff93fed_2
Arizona State BankBlue CorporationMesa Manufacturing Company
Excludable interest on series EE and I U.S. savings bonds issued after 1989. Attach Form 8815 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
4
Subtract line 3 from line 2. Enter the result here and on Form 1040 or 1040-SR, line 2b . . .
4
fill in the blank fec574f6ff93fed_6
Note: If line 4 is over $1,500, you must complete Part III.
Amount
Part IIOrdinaryDividends (See instructions and the instructions for Form 1040, line 3b.) Note: If you received a Form 1099-DIV or substitute statement from a brokerage firm, list the firm's name as the payer and enter the ordinary dividends shown on that form.