“Tax Preparation for the Gaytor Family: Navigating the Complexities of Joint Filing and Self-Employment Income”

Albert Gaytor and his wife Allison are married and file a joint return for 2022. The Gaytors live at 12340 Cocoshell Road, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Captain Albert Gaytor is a charter fishing boat captain but took six months off from his job in 2022 to train and study for his Masters Captain’s License.
In 2022, Albert received a Form W-2 from his employer, Coconut Grove Fishing Charters, Inc.:
Name
Social Security Number
Date of Birth
Albert T. Gaytor
266-51-1966
09/22/1973
Allison A. Gaytor
266-34-1967
07/01/1974
Crocker Gaytor
261-55-1212
12/21/2004
Cayman Slacker
261-11-4444
03/13/2003
Sean Slacker
344-23-5656
05/01/2002