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Case 1 - W-2 Employee (Maria)
Scenario
Maria is single, age 32, a graphic designer. She has one W-2, contributes to a Traditional IRA, and pays student loan interest. She takes the standard deduction.
Given data
W-2 Box 1 (Wages)$72,000
W-2 Box 2 (Federal WH)$8,400
Traditional IRA contribution$6,000
Student loan interest paid$1,200
Filing statusSingle
2025 Standard deduction (Single)$15,000
Fill in the Form 1040 lines
Enter each answer as it would appear on Form 1040 or in tax software. Round to whole dollars.