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Oliver and Olivia are married and lived in California the entire year. Oliver earned $80,000 in wages and Olivia earned $60,000. If Oliver and Olivia file separate returns, how much income will Oliver report?

$40,000


$70,000


$80,000


$140,000

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$70,000

Because California is a community property state, wages earned by either spouse during the marriage are community income. When married filing separate, each spouse reports half of the total community income: (80,000 + 60,000) / 2 = 70,000.