4. LO.2 Pierre, a cash basis, unmarried taxpayer, had $1,400 of state income tax withheld during 2021.

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4. LO.2 Pierre, a cash basis, unmarried taxpayer, had $1,400 of state income tax withheld during 2021. Also in 2021, Pierre paid $455 that was due when he filed his 2020 state income tax return and made estimated payments of $975 toward his 2021 state income tax liability. When Pierre files his 2021 Federal income tax return in April 2022, he elects to itemize deductions, which amount to $15,650, including the state income tax payments and withholdings, all of which reduce his taxable income.

a. What is Pierre’s 2021 state income tax deduction?

b. As a result of overpaying his 2021 state income tax, Pierre receives a refund of

$630 early in 2022. The standard deduction for single taxpayers for 2021 was

$12,550. How much of the $630 will Pierre include in his 2022 gross income?

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