During the current year, George, a salaried taxpayer, paid the following taxes which were not incurred in connection with a trade or business: Federal income tax (withheld by employer) $1,500 State income tax (withheld by employer) $1,100 FICA tax (withheld by employer) $700 Real property taxes $300 Federal auto gasoline taxes $200 Federal excise tax on telephone bills $50 What amount can George claim for the current year as an itemized deduction for the taxes paid, assuming he elects to deduct state and local income taxes? a $1,150 b $2,000 c $1,100 d $1,400 e None of these choices are correct.