Chapter 18, Problem 29AT

Bob Paris is the promotions director for Power 105, a local radio station. He is single and claims two exemptions. Last year Bob earned a salary of $2,450 per month from the station and received a $3,500 Christmas bonus. In addition, he earned royalties of $3,250 from a song he wrote, which was recorded and made popular by a famous musical group. Bob’s itemized deductions amounted to $1,850, and he is entitled to a tax credit of $1,765. If the radio station withheld $325 per month for income tax, what is Bob’s:

a. Adjusted gross income?

b. Taxable income?

c. Tax liability?

d. Is Bob entitled to a refund, or does he owe additional taxes? How much?