Job A pays an annual salary of $17,500, while job B pays $18,000. The taxpayer choosing between the two jobs files his federal income tax return with a standard deduction of $5,700, only himself as an exemption for $3,650, and no additional adjustments to income. After taxes, what is the difference in pay between the two jobs? Use the table below as a guide.
Single
Taxable income is over | But not over | The tax is | Plus | Of the amount over
$0 | 8,350 | $0.00 | 10% | $0
8,350 | 33,950 | 835.00 | 15% | 8,350
33,950 | 82,250 | 4,675.00 | 25% | 33,950
82,250 | 171,550 | 16,750.00 | 28% | 82,250
171,550 | 372,950 | 41,754.00 | 33% | 171,550
372,950 | | 108,216.00 | 35% | 372,950
A. $500
B. $435
C. $50
D. $75