George Black is single and files Form 1040 for 2016. He received the following income in 2016: Fully taxable pension $18,600 Wages from part-time job 9,400 Interest income 990 Total $28,990 George also received Social Security benefits during 2016. Form SSA-1099 shows $5,980 in box 5, Net Benefits for 2016. How much of George's Social Security is taxable?

a. $2,990
b. $5,980
c. $4,700
d. $6,980

Ans: a. $2,990

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