Question

If Joey was married and his wife was not working for pay, what would his 2017 taxable income be? A. $11,900 B. $20,800 C. $7,600 D. Zero

Answer 1

I got zero, hopefully that's correct...?

Answer 2

D. Zero

Step-by-step explanation:

If Joey is married, he has the option of filing a joint return with his wife. This is the case whether Joey's wife works or not. However, if Joey's wife does not work for pay, this means that their tax liability will be lower, and the taxable income would be zero. Therefore, it would be advantageous for them to file their taxes together.