Reference no: EM132213131
Question: Silvia is 67 years old. Last year was a very hard year for Silvia. Her husband, John, of 42 years died and her youngest daughter joined the military and left her son, Carlos (age 5) with Silvia shortly after John's death. This year Carlos have been living with Silvia all year. Silvia received social security income of $20,000. Silvia also had annuity payments during the year of $10,000. She and John had purchased the annuity several years ago for $125,000. The annuity pays $10,000 per year for 20 years, or until both spouses have passed away, whichever occurs first. Silvia received $2,000 of municipal bond interest during the year. She municipal bond has a current yield of 2.5%. Silvia could buy taxable bonds with a yield of 3.2%. Silvia withdrew $10,000 from a Health Savings Account for medical expenses. She also withdrew $10,000 from a Traditional IRA. Using 2018 tax law, what is Silvia's:
Filing status?
Number of dependents
Total gross income reported on the tax return EXCLUDING Social Security Benefits
Taxable amount of Social Security Benefits
Standard deduction amount
Taxable Income
Tax
Best bond option, should she stick with the municipal bonds or switch to taxable bonds