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The Fergusons reported making the following payments during the year:State income taxes of $4,400. Federal tax withholding of $4,000.Alimony payments to John’s former wife of $10,000.Child support payments for John’s child with his former wife of $4,100.$3,200 of real property taxes.Sandy was reimbursed $600 for employee business expenses she incurred. She was required to provide documentation for her expenses to her employer.In addition to the $750 of Web design expenses, John attended a conference to improve his skills associated with his Web design work. His trip was for three days and he incurred the following expenses: airfare $370, total taxi fares for trip $180, meals $80, and conference fee of $200.$3,600 to Kid Care day care center for Samantha’s care while John and Sandy worked.$14,000 interest on their home mortgage.$3,000 interest on a $40,000 home-equity loan. They used the loan to pay for a family vacation and new car.$6,000 cash charitable contributions to qualified charities.Donation of used furniture to Goodwill. The furniture had a fair market value of $400 and cost $2,000.a. What is the Fergusons’ 2017 federal income taxes payable or refund, including any self-employment tax and AMT, if applicable? (Use the 2017 AMT exemptions.) (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

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Answer: $1,601.10 refund, computed as follows: Description Amount Explanation Gross income: Note: Sandy’s reimbursement for her employee business expenses is excluded from gross income. Salary $81,000 ($52,000 + $29,000)