Through November, Cameron has received gross income of $100,000. For December, Cameron is considering whether to accept one more work engagement for the year. Engagement 1 will generate $8,360 of revenue at a cost to Cameron of $4,500, which is deductible for AGI. In contrast, engagement 2 will generate $9,850 of qualified business income (QBI), which is eligible for the 20 percent QBI deduction. Cameron files as a single taxpayer, and he did not contribute to charity during the year. Required:
Calculate Cameron’s taxable income assuming he chooses engagement 1 and assuming he chooses engagement 2. Assume he has no itemized deductions.