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The following information applies to Zachary, who is single, for 2018: Salary $73,000 Alimony paid to his ex-wife (decree executed prior to January 1, 2019)

The following information applies to Zachary, who is single, for 2018:

Salary $73,000
Alimony paid to his ex-wife (decree executed prior to January 1, 2019) 12,200
Child support payments 9,000
Cash prize from lottery 10,000
Capital gain from sale of personal sail boat 6,000
Appreciation in value of land purchased for investment 25,000
Capital loss from sale of corporate stock (2,000)
Number of potential dependents ?
Age 51

Zachary maintains a household for his uncle, who lives in another state. His uncle earned $23,000.

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Indicate whether the following items are taxable or nontaxable to Zachary.

Capital gain from sale of personal sail boat Taxable
Cash prize from lottery Taxable
Salary Taxable
Appreciation in value of land purchased for investment Not taxable

Identify whether the items are deductible (fully or partially) by Zachary.

Alimony paid to his ex-wife Deductible
Child support payments Not deductible
Capital loss from sale of corporate stock Deductible

Zachary's taxable income in 2018 is $.

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