Travis is age 72 and blind. Sylvia is age 71. They are married and want to file
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Travis is age 72 and blind. Sylvia is age 71. They are married and want to file a joint return.
• The Kennedys had a balance due in 2019. They made 4 timely estimated tax payments of $250 each for the tax year 2020.
• Travis retired in 2013 and began receiving his pension on September 1st of that year. He explains that this is a joint survivor annuity. He has already recovered $9,551 in the cost of the plan.
• The Kennedys have a consolidated broker’s statement. Their 2019 tax return shows a $17,362 long-term carryover loss.
• Sylvia worked part-time as a greeter in a local store.
• In February, Sylvia won $2,500 gambling at a casino. She also had additional lottery winnings of $215.
• Sylvia has documented casino losses of $1,902 and she also purchased 5 lottery tickets during 2020 for $10 each.
• Travis and Sylvia received $2,400 in an Economic Stimulus Payment.
• If Travis and Sylvia have a refund, they would like to deposit it into their checking account.
• Travis and Sylvia both have full-year health care coverage through Medicare.
What are the total payments reported on Kennedys’ Form 1040? $
South Western Federal Taxation 2015 Essentials of Taxation Individuals and Business Entities
ISBN: 9781285438290
18th edition
Authors: James Smith, William Raabe, David Maloney, James Young