Carl and karina file a joint return. karina earned a salary of $38,000 and received dividends of $3,000, taxable interest income of $2,000, and nontaxable interest of $1,000. carl received $9,000 of social security benefits and a gift of $6,000 from his brother. what amount of social security benefits is taxable to carl and karina?

Betty contracted with scooby’s skate store to deliver a pair of skates to jake for his birthday. scooby’s owner was going on a trip and delegated the delivery of the skates to brian. brian failed to make delivery.can jake sue brian for breach of contract, as he was not a party to the original contract? explain your answer. brian was not a party to the original contract. why would a court hold him responsible for failing to make delivery? if you do not think a court would hold him responsible, explain your answer. can jake sue scooby’s skates for breach of contract? explain your answer.