Fred, age 67, and Freda, age 66 and blind, are married and will file a joint return for 2020. Calculate their tax liability based on the following information: Wages $125,000 Interest income M&T bank $685 Capital loss from stock sales $5,800 Gift from Freda's cousin $10,000 Inheritance from Fred's brother $24,000 Unemployment compensation(Fred) $12,000 What is their marginal tax rate?

Fred, age 67, and Freda, age 66 and blind, are married and will file a joint return for 2020. Calculate their tax liability based on the following information: Wages $125,000 Interest income M&T bank $685 Capital loss from stock sales $5,800 Gift from Freda's cousin $10,000 Inheritance from Fred's brother $24,000 Unemployment compensation(Fred) $12,000 What is their marginal tax rate?

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Chapter16: Property Transactions: Capital Gains And Losses

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