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Craig is single and lives alone. He earns a respectable salary, but the bulk of his income comes from his property holdings and stock market investments. Craig is well versed in tax law and has many deductions to claim, hoping to pay the smallest amount possible. Recommend the appropriate 1040 form for Craig.

Carol uses this graduated tax schedule to determine how much income tax she owes. If Carol’s taxable income is $89,786, how much income tax does she owe, to the nearest dollar?

Jennifer is excited to be retiring after 35 years of service as a high school English teacher. Over the past 35 years, Jennifer’s average annual salary was $26,443. How much can Jennifer expect to receive on a monthly basis from Social Security, assuming she will receive 42% of her average annually?