What does Montaigne mean when he writes, “I think there is more barbarity in eating a man alive than in eating him dead”?

Why do people’s plans often go awry, according to Montaigne?

Heather (age 16) is claimed as a dependent by her parents, Charlton and Abigail. Heather received $8,000 of taxable interest and she received $5,000 from a part time job. Which type of income is subject to kiddie tax?

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The Boyers are married and file jointly with an AGI (and modified AGI) of $285,000, which includes $245,000 of salary, $25,000 of interest income, $10,000 of dividends, and $5,000 of long-term capital gains. What is the Green’s net investment income tax liability this year, rounded to the nearest whole dollar amount? The net investment income tax rate is 3.8%.

Which medical expenses qualify as deductible?

Nate has total taxable income of $110,000 which includes qualified dividends of $15,000. Assuming a preferential rate of 15% and using the tax rate schedule below, what is his total tax?47,150100,5255,426.00 plus 22% of the amount over 47,150100,525191,95017,168.50 plus 24% of the amount over 100,525

Roberta has adjusted gross income of $40,000. She contributed $28,000 in cash to the Red Cross which is a public charity. What amount can Roberta deduct for contributions for the current year?  Roberta files as Single and the standard deduction is $ 12,200 this year.

Susan had medical insurance coverage through her husband’s company. At the end of last year, the company dropped medical insurance coverage for all family members of their employees. Susan had to purchase medical insurance that costs $6,000. She opened an ETSY store and made a profit of $5,500. She has no other income. What is the most beneficial way to deduct the medical insurance expense  on Susan’s joint return?

Matthew donated stock (capital gain property) to a public charity. He purchased the stock 3 years ago for $100,000, and on the date of the gift, it had a fair market value of $200,000. What is his maximum charitable contribution deduction for the year related to this stock if his AGI is $500,000?