Carl and karina file a joint return. karina earned a salary of $38,000 and received dividends of $3,000, taxable interest income of $2,000, and nontaxable interest of $1,000. carl received $9,000 of social security benefits and a gift of $6,000 from his brother. what amount of social security benefits is taxable to carl and karina?

The amount of social security benefits is taxable to Carl and Karina is $7650.

Explanation:

For joint filing return combined income of $32,000 to $44,000 you will pay 50% of your social security income and if you have combined income more than $44,000 you can expect to pay taxes up to 85% of your social security amount.

Social security amount that is taxable = $9,000*85/100

                                                               = $7650

Therefore, The amount of social security benefits is taxable to Carl and Karina is $7650.

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