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Jason and Paula’s taxable income before the QBI deduction=$200,000. Therefore,W2 wages/capital investment limitation is not applicable to them.
Jason’s QBI amt=$30,000 ($150,000 x 20%).
Paula’s QBI amount= $(8,000) [$(40,000) x 20%]. Their combined qualified business income amount is $22,000 [$30,000+$(8,000)]. As this amount is less than the overall limitation based on modified taxable income ($200,000 x 20% = $40,000), their QBI deduction is $22,000.
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