Theresa and Oliver, both over 65 years of age and married filing jointly, have no dependents. Their 2019 income tax facts are:
Theresa’s wages$165,000
Oliver’s wages33,000
Short-term capital gain36,000
Long-term capital loss(41,000)
What is their taxable income for 2018?

What will be an ideal response?


The couple’s taxable income is $168,000. Their long-term capital loss carryover is $2,000 ($5,000 – $3,000).?

Wages ($165,000 + $33,000) $198,000
Short-term capital gain$36,000 
Long-term capital loss(41,000) 
Net long-term capital loss($ 5,000) 
Capital loss deduction (limited to $3,000)    (3,000)
Adjusted gross income $195,000
Standard deduction (24,400)
Additional standard deduction (2 × $1,300) (2,600)
Taxable income $168,000
?

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