Answer:
$27,500
Explanation:
Data provided in the question:
Wages earned by the Lee = $40,000
Dividend income from separate property = $5,000
Interest income from community property = $10,000
Now,
The amount of income that must be included on Lee's separate tax return
= 50% of [Wages earned + Dividend income + Interest income ]
= 0.50 × [ $40,000 + $5,000 + $10,000 ]
= 0.50 × $55,000
= $27,500