To determine how much of Peter and Kay's income is taxable and must be reported on their federal return, we need to consider the income coming from both W-2 forms and the 1099-G reporting unemployment compensation.
- Peter's W-2 Income: $22,400 (this is taxable income).
- Kay's W-2 Income: $55,300 (this is also taxable income).
- Peter's 1099-G (Unemployment Compensation): $5,200 (this is generally considered taxable income).
To calculate the total taxable income:
- Total W-2 income: $22,400 + $55,300 = $77,700
- Total unemployment compensation: $5,200
Total Taxable Income Calculation:
Total Taxable Income = Total W-2 Income + Unemployment Compensation
Total Taxable Income = $77,700 + $5,200 = $82,900
Conclusion:
The total amount of income that is taxable and must be reported on their federal return is $82,900.