Problem
Sofia (single) is a 50 percent owner of Beehive LLC (taxed as a partnership). Sofia does not do any work for Beehive. Beehive LLC reported $600,000 of taxable business income for the year (2022). Before considering her 50 percent business income allocation from Beehive and the self-employment tax deduction (if any), Sofia's adjusted gross income is $150,000 (all employee salary). Sofia has $35,000 in itemized deductions. Answer the following questions for Sofia.
Note: Leave no answer blank. Enter zero if applicable.
• Assuming the income allocated to Sofia is not from a specified service trade or business, what is Sofia's deduction for qualified business income? Assume Sofia's share of wages paid by Beehive LLC is $130,000 and her share in the unadjusted basis of qualified property used by Beehive was $300,000.
• What is Sofia's net investment income tax liability (assume no investment expenses)?