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The Lawrence's Tax Computation Problem 2024 Tim and Sarah Lawrence are married and file a joint return. They reside at 100 Olive Lane, Covington, LA 70434. They have two dependent children, Sean and Debra, ages 12 and 16, respectively. Tim is a self-employed businessperson (sole proprietor of an unincorporated business), and Sarah is a corporate executive. Tim has the following income and expenses from his business in 2024: Gross income $325,000 Business expenses 201,000 Records related to Sarahs employment provide the following information: Salary $130,000 Unreimbursed travel expenses (including $200 of meals)1,600 Other pertinent information for the tax year includes the following: Proceeds from sale of stock acquired on July 15,2024(cost of $12,000), and sold on August 1,2024 $ 9,800 Proceeds from sale of stock acquired on September 18,2023(cost of $5,000), and sold on October 5,20243,800 Wages paid to full-time domestic worker for housekeeping and child supervision 10,000 Interest income received 7,000 Total itemized deductions (not including any potential deductions above)25,900 Federal income tax withheld 28,850 Purchase of a new clean vehicle (an SUV with MSRP of $81,000); sellers report indicates vehicle is eligible for $7,500 credit Estimated Federal income tax payments 20,000 Compute the Lawrences net Federal income tax payable or refund due for 2024.

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