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.
-Kyle is single and earned wages of $34,036. He received $362 in interest from a savings account. He contributed $549 to a tax-deferred retirement plan. He had $405 in itemized deductions from
Charitable contributions. Calculate his adjusted gross income.

A) $34,947
B) $34,542
C) $33,849
D) $33,444