During the year, McKenzie paid the following taxes. Federal income tax (withheld by employer) $1,200 State income tax (withheld by employer) $1,000 FICA tax (withheld by employer) $ 500 Real property taxes $ 900 Federal auto gasoline taxes $ 200 Federal excise tax on telephone bills $ 70.
Compute Mckenzie's itemized deduction for taxes assuming none of the taxes paid are related to a trade or business.

What amount can Mckenzie claim for the current year as an itemized deduction for the taxes paid, assuming he elects to deduct state and local income taxes?