Problem
Thad, a single taxpayer, has taxable income before the QBI deduction of $173,000. Thad, a CPA, operates an accounting practice as a single member LLC (which he reports as a sole proprietorship). During 2022, his proprietorship generates qualified business income of $138,400, W-2 wages of $103,800, and $13,600 of qualified property.
Assume the QBI amount is net of the self-employment tax deduction. If required, round any division to two decimal places and use that rounded amount in any future computations.
What is Thad's qualified business income deduction?