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why a clients taxes would increase by $21,000 if his taxable income only increased by $18000

Larry WF
Level 1

In 2018 my client's adjusted gross income was $211,755, his taxable income was $190,619 and his taxes for that year where $25,923.

In 2019 the same client's adjusted gross income was $229,823, his taxable was $207,929 and his taxes are $47,130 a $21,250 increase over 2018.

I need to know what cause the difference.

Thanks

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TaxGuyBill
Level 15

Look at the 1040 and the numbered Schedules and compare the two years.  Most likely some credit changed substantially or the higher year had more Self Employment income.

Just-Lisa-Now-
Level 15
Level 15

A large chunk of long term capital gains in 2018?

Its just a guessing game from here, you need to compare both returns side by side and see where the difference is.


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