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Since Brenda's income is less than $25000 therefore none of her social security benefits is taxable
For individuals with a total gross income that includes Social Security of at least $25,000 or couples filing jointly with a combined gross income of at least $32,000, up to 50% of Social Security income may be subject to taxation. If you and your spouse file jointly and have a combined income between $32,000 and $44,000, you will owe taxes on half of your benefits. If your income is higher than that, up to 85% of it may be taxed.
Computing income of Brenda:
Brenda's social security benefits = $18000
Amount of social security benefits to be considered for taxation = 50% of 18000 = $9000
Income from wages = $6000
Income from a part-time job and pension distribution = $8500
The combined income of Brenda = Social security benefits + Income from wages + Income from a part-time job and pension distribution
= 9000 + 6000 +8500
= $23,500
The combined income is $23500 which is less than $25,000 therefore none of her benefits is taxable
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