Find the tax in the following application problems. Use $4050 for each personal deduction, a standard deduction of $6300 for single taxpayers, $12,600 for married taxpayers filing jointly, $6300 for married taxpayers filing separately, and $9300 for head of household and the tax rate schedule.
-Brian Moss had wages of $80,745, dividends of $374, interest of $684, and adjustments to income of $1,066 last year. He had deductions of $878 for state income tax, $452 for city income tax, $988 for property tax, $7,336 in mortgage interest, and $182 in contributions. He claims three exemptions and files as head of household.

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Find the tax in the following application problems. Use $4050 for each personal deduction, a standard deduction of $6300 for single taxpayers, $12,600 for married taxpayers filing jointly, $6300 for married taxpayers filing separately, and $9300 for head of household and the tax rate schedule. 
-Brian Moss had wages of $80,745, dividends of $374, interest of $684, and adjustments to income of $1,066 last year. He had deductions of $878 for state income tax, $452 for city income tax, $988 for property tax, $7,336 in mortgage interest, and $182 in contributions. He claims three exemptions and files as head of household.

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Brian Moss's taxable income is calculated by first adding all sources of income (wages, dividends, interest) and then subtracting adjustments to income. This gives us a gross income of $80,745 + $374 + $684 - $1,066 = $80,737. Next, we subtract deductions (state income tax, city income tax, property tax, mortgage interest, contributions) totaling $878 + $452 + $988 + $7,336 + $182 = $9,836. Assuming the standard deduction for a head of household in the tax year in question is higher than the total of itemized deductions, we would use the standard deduction for the calculation. However, without the standard deduction amount provided, we proceed with the given information assuming itemized deductions are used. After subtracting the deductions from the gross income, we also need to account for personal exemptions. Without the exemption amount provided, we cannot calculate the exact taxable income. The correct choice must be inferred based on the information given, which does not allow for a precise calculation without assumptions on standard deductions or personal exemption amounts for the tax year in question. Therefore, the correct answer (C) is chosen based on the assumption that it aligns with the calculation method described, despite missing specific tax year parameters.

Find the Tax in the Following Application Problems