Charles and Joan Thompson file a joint return. In 2015, they had taxable income of $98,620 and paid tax of $16,604. Charles is an advertising executive, and Joan is a college professor. During the fall 2016 semester, Joan is planning to take a leave of absence without pay. The Thompsons expect their taxable income to drop to $79,500 in 2016. They expect their 2016 tax liability will be $11,594, which will be the approximate amount of their withholding. Joan anticipates that she will work on academic research during the fall semester.

During September, Joan decides to perform consulting services for some local businesses. Charles and Joan had not anticipated this development. Joan is paid a total of $31,500 during October, November, and December for her work. Use the appropriate Tax Rate Schedules.

What estimated tax payments are Charles and Joan required to make, if any, for tax year 2016?

Jade international is a highly diversified global firm with headquarters in new jersey. it manufactures a variety of products ranging from home security systems to automotive components. jade's 100,000 employees work at facilities located in more than 60 countries around the world. jade frequently sends american managers overseas to manage the firm's foreign facilities. the hr department is considering the idea of redesigning jade's expatriate support services program.which of the following, if true, best supports jade's decision to provide assistance to trailing spouses in finding jobs overseas? a) jade puts great emphasis on promoting the role of women in global management.b) the majority of jade's expatriate managers have long-term international experience.c) jade has lost a significant chunk of its global cadre in the recent past owing to its failure to offer feasible options to address the dual-career couples dilemma.d) female managers at jade have reported discriminatory treatment while on overseas assignments.

Bakery has bought 250 pounds of muffin dough. they want to make waffles or muffins in half-dozen packs out of it. half a dozen of muffins requires 1 lb of dough and a pack of waffles uses 3/4 lb of dough. it take bakers 6 minutes to make a half-dozen of waffles and 3 minutes to make a half-dozen of muffins. their profit will be $1.50 on each pack of waffles and $2.00 on each pack of muffins. how many of each should they make to maximize profit, if they have just 20 hours to do everything?

In his speech on varying explanations of how the earth came into existence, eduardo begins with opinions, moves to inferences, and uses scientific facts in support of his last point. what principle of supporting material organization is eduardo utilizing in his speech?