Rates for a head-of-household taxpayer are 10 of taxable income up to 11,950 and 15 thereafter up to 45,550 . Earlene Brown, head of household, earned 41,700 . She itemized the following deductions: 6,600 interest on her house, 2,100 state tax, and a donation of 575 to her church. She took exemptions of 3,650 each for herself and her daughter. Compute the amount of income tax before credits.
Question 2
Susan Phillips made two 1200 deposits every year (i.e., semiannual) for 10 years. If the investment pays a return of 6 compounded semiannually, how much interest would Susan's investment earn during the 10 years? Use Tables 23-1A and 23-1B or a calculator.