Suppose the probability of an IRS audit is 4.2 percent for U.S. taxpayers who file form 1040 and who earned $100,000 or more. (a) What are the odds that such a taxpayer will be audited? (Round your answers to the nearest whole number.) Odds that a taxpayer will be audited 1 to 2 (b) What are the odds against such a taxpayer being audited? (Round your answers to the nearest whole number.) Odds against a taxpayer being audited 1 to
Suppose the probability of an IRS audit is 4.2 percent for U.S. taxpayers who file form...
Suppose the probability of an IRS audit is 1.7 percent for U.S. taxpayers who file form 1040 and who earned $100,000 or more. (a) What are the odds that such a taxpayer will be audited? (Round your answers to the nearest whole number.) Odds that a taxpayer will be audited 1 to (b) What are the odds against such a taxpayer being audited? (Round your answers to the nearest whole number.) Odds against a taxpayer being audited 57 to
Suppose the probability of an IRS audit is 4.0 percent for U.S. taxpayers who file form 1040 and who earned $100,000 or more. (a) What are the odds that such a taxpayer will be audited? (Round your answers to the nearest whole number.) Odds that a taxpayer will be audited:
Suppose the probability of an IRS audit is 3.1 percent for U.S. taxpayers who file form 1040 and who earned $100,000 or more.
The chances of a tax return being audited are about 18 in 1,000 if an income is less than $100,000 and 39 in 1,000 if an income is $100,000 or more. Complete parts a through e. a. What is the probability that a taxpayer with income less than $100,000 will be audited? With income of $100,000 or more? U P(taxpayer with income less than $100,000 is audited) = 0.018 8 (Type an integer or a decimal.) What is the probability...
According to the Internal Revenue Service, the average length of time for an individual to complete (keep records for, learn, prepare, copy, assemble, and send) IRS Form 1040 is 10.18 hours (without any attached schedules). The distribution is unknown. Let us assume that the standard deviation is two hours. Suppose we randomly sample 36 taxpayers. Part (a) In words, define the random variable X. the number of taxpayers sampled the length of time, in minutes, for an individual to complete...
In 2019, Margaret and John Murphy (age 66 and 68, respectively) are married taxpayers who file a joint tax return with AGl of $26,100. During the year they incurred the following expenses: Medical insurance premiums $1,300 Premiums on an insurance policy that pays $100 per day for each day Margaret is hospitalized 400 Medical care lodging (two people, one night) 65 Hospital bills 2,100 Doctor bills 850 Dentist bills 200 Prescription drugs and medicines 340 Psychiatric care 350 In addition,...
In 2018, Margaret and John Murphy (age 66 and 68, respectively) are married taxpayers who file a joint tax return with Al of $25,400. During the year they incurred the following expenses: Medical insurance premiums $1,150 400 Premiums on an insurance policy that pays $100 per day for each day Margaret is hospitalized Medical care lodging (two people, one night) Hospital bills 2,100 Doctor bills Dentist bills 175 Prescription drugs and medicines 340 Psychiatric care 350 In addition, they drove...
On average, 3 percent of all persons who are given a breathalyzer test by the state police pass the test (blood alcohol under .08 percent). Suppose that 260 breathalyzer tests are given. (a) What is the expected number who pass the test? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.) Expected number 8 (b) What is the approximate Poisson probability that 5 or fewer will pass the test? (Round your answer to 4 decimal places.) Poisson probability
George is a U.S. citizen who is employed by Hawk Enterprises, a global company. Beginning on June 1, 2019, George began working in London (for a total of 214 days in 2019). He worked there until January 31, 2020, when he transferred to Paris. He worked in Paris the remainder of 2020. His salary for the first five months of 2019 was $100,000, and it was earned in the United States. His salary for the remainder of 2019 was $175,000,...
Medical Expenses (LO 5.6) In 2018, Margaret and John Murphy (age 66 and 68, respectively) are married taxpayers who file a joint tax return with AGI of $25,400. During the year they incurred the following expenses: Medical insurance premiums $1,150 400 Premiums on an insurance policy that pays $100 per day for each day Margaret is hospitalized Medical care lodging (two people, one night Hospital bills Doctor bills Dentist bills Prescription drugs and medicines Psychiatric care 65 2,100 850 175...