The Park Family: Jackie O Park Age 4

The Park Family Consists Of The Followingjackie O Park Age 40 Ssn

The Park family consists of the following: Jackie O. Park, age 40, is a single individual, with SSN XXX-XX-XXXX. She is employed as a business analyst, operates a part-time real estate business named Jaleal Realty Company, and is responsible for the household expenses including supporting her two children, Leslie and Alex. Leslie T. Park, age 16, is a high school student and resides at home, while Alex K. Park, age 12, is a middle school student living at the same address. The family lives at 132 Oakbrook Drive, Houston, Texas 77091. Jackie does not contribute to presidential election campaigns and does not receive child support; she claims both children as dependents. Her income includes wages, real estate sales income, interest income, and she has various deductible expenses. The goal is to calculate Jackie’s tax liability based on her financial data, applying the correct tax rate schedule for her filing status.

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The comprehensive analysis of Jackie O. Park’s tax situation involves calculating her total tax liability considering her income sources, deductions, credits, and applicable tax schedules. This process includes assessing her wages, business income, interest, deductions for personal expenses, and applying relevant tax laws to arrive at an accurate figure of her tax obligations.

1. Income Sources and Gross Income Calculation

Jackie’s gross income begins with her W-2 wages totaling $55,159. She also earns income from her real estate business, Jaleal Realty Company, which she operates as a sole proprietor. The income from her real estate sales, though not explicitly specified, will be assumed to be included within her total business earnings for the purpose of this calculation. Interest income received is $610, adding to her income sources, bringing her gross income before deductions to a preliminary figure (excluding her business income for this analysis, as it is unspecified).

2. Adjustments to Income

Adjustments such as health savings account contributions or IRA deductions are not detailed, so they are not included here. Her interest income of $610 is included directly as other income.

3. Deductions

Standard deductions for her filing status (single) are based on the IRS tax schedule. As of the latest tax law, the standard deduction for single filers is $13,850 for the tax year 2023. Itemized deductions include:

- Real estate taxes: $1,980

- Mortgage interest: $16,000

- State and local taxes (sales tax): $924

- Charitable contributions: $230

- Medical expenses: total of $6,084 (premium $3,244 + doctor $1,760 + dental $850 + prescriptions $230). The deductible medical expenses are subject to the 7.5% adjusted gross income (AGI) threshold; only expenses exceeding 7.5% of AGI are deductible.

4. Calculation of Medical Expense Deduction

To ascertain deductible medical expenses:

- AGI (excluding business income for now):

- Wages: $55,159

- Interest income: $610

- Total income: $55,769

- Threshold for medical expense deduction: 7.5% of AGI = 0.075 × $55,769 ≈ $4,183.68

- Total medical expenses: $6,084

- Deductible medical expenses: $6,084 - $4,183.68 ≈ $1,900 (rounded)

5. Total Itemized Deductions

Adding all itemized deductions:

- Real estate taxes: $1,980

- Mortgage interest: $16,000

- State sales tax: $924

- Charitable contributions: $230

- Medical expenses (deductible portion): $1,900

Total itemized deductions: $1,980 + $16,000 + $924 + $230 + $1,900 = $21,034

Since the standard deduction ($13,850 for single filers in 2023) is less than this total, Jackie should itemize deductions of $21,034.

6. Calculation of Taxable Income

Taxable income:

- Gross income (Wages + interest + business income): Assuming the actual real estate sales income is not specified, the analysis proceeds with wages plus interest.

- Adjusted gross income (AGI): $55,159 + $610 = $55,769

- Subtract itemized deductions: $21,034

Taxable income: $55,769 - $21,034 = $34,735

7. Income Tax Calculation

Using the IRS tax rate schedule for single filers in 2023:

- For taxable income over $11,000 and up to $44,725, the applicable rate is 12%.

Calculating the tax:

- First, the tax on the first $11,000 at 10%: $1,100

- Remaining amount: $34,735 - $11,000 = $23,735

- Tax on remaining $23,735 at 12%: $2,848.20

- Total tax: $1,100 + $2,848.20 = $3,948.20

8. Tax Credits and Withholding

Jackie has federal tax withheld of $7,460 from her W-2 wages. Since her calculated tax liability is approximately $3,948, she has overpaid.

9. Final Tax Liability and Refund Calculation

- Total tax owed: $3,948

- Federal tax withheld: $7,460

- Estimated refund: $7,460 - $3,948 = $3,512

10. Additional Considerations

- Child tax credits: For a 16-year-old and a 12-year-old, the Child Tax Credit (up to $2,000 per child) may apply, further reducing her tax liability. Assuming both qualify, this could reduce her liability by up to $4,000, potentially resulting in a refund of overpayments.

- Since she claims both children, she may qualify for the full Child Tax Credit, which could eliminate her tax liability and potentially lead to a refund exceeding her estimated overpayment.

Conclusion

Based on the detailed calculations, Jackie O. Park's approximate federal income tax liability for the year is about $3,948. Adjustments for child tax credits could potentially eliminate or reduce this liability further, resulting in a larger refund. For precise final figures, detailed business income information and applicable credits should be included, but for the scope of this analysis, the outlined calculation provides a comprehensive estimate.

References

  • Internal Revenue Service. (2023). IRS Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax. Retrieved from https://www.irs.gov/publications/p17
  • U.S. Department of the Treasury. (2023). IRS Tax Table and Rate Schedules. Retrieved from https://www.irs.gov
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  • United States Census Bureau. (2023). Household Income and Expenditure. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov
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