Assume that Chris and Heather get married in 2019 and file a joint return. What is their taxable income and income tax

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Chris and Heather are engaged and plan to get married. Chris is a full-time student and earns $8,500 from a part-time job. With this income, student loans, savings, and nontaxable scholarships, he is self-supporting. For the year, Heather is employed and reports $83,600 in wages.

Chris and Heather

Taxable income and income tax (jointly):

Gross income               $92,100  

Standard deduction      24,000

Taxable income           $68,100  

Income tax                   $14,982

Explanation:

Chris' income = $8,500

Healther's wage= $83,600

Gross income =   $92,100

Standard deduction (jointly) = $24,000

Income tax rate = 22%

Income tax (jointly) = 22% of $68,100 = $14,982

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