It's mid-December and Marie is finalizing her divorce. Generally, she and her soon to be ex-spouse have been amicable, and Marie is looking forward to being single. The divorce attorneys will be ready to complete the proceedings before December 31, but Marie is concerned about tax implications. Marie has asked for your help in determining whether to wait until the beginning of next year in order to minimize taxes. The couple has two children and expect each will take custody of one child maintaining their own households. Marie's taxable income is $90,000 while he soon-to-be ex-spouse's taxable income is $40,000. Ignore any tax credits in your analysis. Please include work shown to get the answer for the taxes.

It's mid-December and Marie is finalizing her divorce. Generally, she and her soon to be ex-spouse have been amicable, and Marie is looking forward to being single. The divorce attorneys will be ready to complete the proceedings before December 31, but Marie is concerned about tax implications. Marie has asked for your help in determining whether to wait until the beginning of next year in order to minimize taxes. The couple has two children and expect each will take custody of one child maintaining their own households. Marie's taxable income is $90,000 while he soon-to-be ex-spouse's taxable income is $40,000. Ignore any tax credits in your analysis. Please include work shown to get the answer for the taxes.

SWFT Essntl Tax Individ/Bus Entities 2020

23rd Edition

ISBN:9780357391266

Author:Nellen

Publisher:Nellen

Chapter9: Individuals As Taxpayers

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Problem 24P

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