Tax Returns Answers

Harry and Helen are married, filing jointly. Their combined taxable income is $65,922. Every week, a total of $187 is withheld from their pay. Based on the table below, what can Harry and Helen expect when their taxes are due?

Ken, a single taxpayer, has a gross income of $79,685. He claims one exemption and can take a deduction of $1,257 for medical expenses, a deduction of $2,181 for interest on his mortgage, an adjustment of $800 for alimony, a deduction of $1,419 for property taxes, an adjustment of $1,722 for business expenses, and an adjustment of $2,511 for contributions to his retirement fund. The standard deduction for a single filer is $5,700, and exemptions are worth $3,650 apiece. Using the table below, how much does Ken owe in income tax?

You have a gross income of $117,151 and are filing your tax return singly. You claim one exemption and can take a deduction of $2,713 for interest on your mortgage, an adjustment of $2,791 for business losses, an adjustment of $1,346 for alimony, a deduction of $2,086 for property taxes, a deduction of $2,376 for contributions to charity, and an adjustment of $1,091 for contributions to your retirement fund. The standard deduction for a single filer is $5,700, and exemptions are each worth $3,650. What is the difference between your adjusted gross income and your taxable income?

Which of these can be listed as benefits of filing your tax return online?I. Allows you to claim a larger number of deductionsII. Allows for faster receipt of any refunds dueIII. Allows for greater accuracy when filing