Solve the Problem $15 \%$ Marginal Rate Affects Income Starting At $\$ 8925$

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Refer to the table if necessary. 2013 Marginal Tax Rates, Standard Deductlons, and Exemptlons**


" Each higher marginal rate begins where the prior one leaves off. For example, for a single person, the $15 \%$ marginal rate affects income starting at $\$ 8925$ , which is where the $10 \%$ rate leaves off, and continuing up to $\$ 36,250$ .
" This table ignores the effects of (i) exemption and deduction phase-outs that apply to high-income taxpayers and (ii) the alternative minimum tax (AMT) that affects many middle-and high-income taxpayers.
-Caitlin is single and earned wages of $32,988. She received $300 in interest from a savings account. She contributed $479 to a tax-deferred retirement plan. She had $530 in itemized deductions from
Charitable contributions. Calculate her gross income.

A) $32,279
B) $33,288
C) $33,767
D) $32,809