Question 1
Mia is self-employed as a consultant. During 2016, Mia earned $180,000 in self-employment income. What is Mia's self-employment tax?
Question 2
Vincent makes the following gifts during 2016:
$15,000 cash gift to wife
Gift of automobile valued at $35,000 to his adult son
Gift of golf clubs valued at $5,000 to a friend
$10,000 contribution to church
Although he is married, none of the gifts are considered joint gifts with his wife. What are the total taxable gifts subject to the unified transfer tax?