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Alex and Ryan are registered domestic partners and are both residents of California. Alex earned $50,000 in wages; Ryan earned $30,000. Alex also received $800 in interest income from an investment fund, which he inherited and has maintained as separate property during the partnership. Alex and Ryan must file separate federal returns. What amount of income will Alex report on his federal return?
$40,400
$40,800
$50,400
$50,800
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$40,800
Explanation: Under California law registered domestic partners are treated like spouses for community property purposes. The combined wages ($50,000 + $30,000 = $80,000) are community income and must be split 50/50 on separate federal returns, so Alex reports $40,000 of wages. The $800 interest is from Alex’s separately inherited fund (separate property) and is reported fully by Alex, giving $40,000 + $800 = $40,800.
Explanation: Under California law registered domestic partners are treated like spouses for community property purposes. The combined wages ($50,000 + $30,000 = $80,000) are community income and must be split 50/50 on separate federal returns, so Alex reports $40,000 of wages. The $800 interest is from Alex’s separately inherited fund (separate property) and is reported fully by Alex, giving $40,000 + $800 = $40,800.
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