For calendar year 2016, Stuart and Pamela Gibson file a joint return reflecting AGI of $350,000. Their
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For calendar year 2016, Stuart and Pamela Gibson file a joint return reflecting AGI of $350,000. Their itemized deductions are as follows:
Casualty loss after $100 floor (not covered by insurance)...................... $48,600
Home mortgage interest ...............................................................................19,000
Credit card interest .............................................................................................800
Property taxes on home ...............................................................................16,300
Charitable contributions ...............................................................................28,700
State income tax .............................................................................................18,000
Tax return preparation fees ...........................................................................1,200
Calculate the amount of itemized deductions the Gibsons may claim for the year.
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South Western Federal Taxation 2017 Comprehensive
ISBN: 9781305874169
40th Edition
Authors: William H. Hoffman, David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, James C. Young