Peter and Amy Jones for the current tax year

Peter and Amy Jones for the current tax year

Peter and Amy Jones for the current tax year. Peter
and Amy are married and have three children, Aubrynne, Bryson, and Caden. They live at
1846 Joplin Way, Lakeville, MN 55022. Peter is a lawyer working for a Native American
law firm. Amy works part-time in a genetic research lab. The Jones’ Social Security numbers
and ages are as follows:
Peter 215-60-1989 32
Amy 301-60-2828 28
Aubrynne 713-84-5555 5
Bryson 714-87-2222 3
Caden 714-89-1684 1
Peter’s salary $70,000
Amy’s salary 32,000
Interest income on municipal bonds 2,400
Interest income on certificate of deposit (Universal Savings) 3,100
Dividends on GM stock 1,600
Eyeglasses and exam for Aubrynne $ 600
Orthodontic work for Bryson to correct a congenital defect 2,500
Medical insurance premiums 1,800
Withholding for state income taxes 7,200
Withholding for federal income taxes 16,000
State income taxes paid with last year’s tax return
(paid when the return was filed in the current year) 500
Property taxes on home 1,100
Property taxes on automobile 300
Interest on home 9,700
Interest on credit cards 200
Cash contribution to church 3,900
In addition to the above, on September 17, Peter and Amy donate some Beta Trader, Inc.
stock to Lakeville Community College. Beta Trader, Inc. is publicly traded. The FMV of
the stock on the date of the contribution is $700. Peter and Amy had purchased the stock
on November 7, 2003 for $300.
Compute Peter and Amy’s income tax liability for the current year using Form 1040,
Schedules A and B, and Form 8283, if necessary.