In 2017, Jeff, who is single, is entitled to the following deductions before phase-outs: State income taxes

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In 2017, Jeff, who is single, is entitled to the following deductions before phase-outs:

State income taxes .................................. $7,850

Real estate taxes .........................................1,900

Home mortgage interest ...........................8,200

Charitable contributions.............................1,700

a. Assume that Jeff's AGI is $280,000. Calculate Jeff's itemized deductions after considering the overall phase-out of itemized deductions.

b. Suppose that Jeff's AGI increases to $1,280,000. Calculate Jeff's itemized deductions after considering the overall phase-out of itemized deductions.

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Essentials Of Federal Taxation 2018

ISBN: 9781260007640

9th Edition

Authors: Brian Spilker, Benjamin Ayers, John Robinson, Edmund Outslay, Ronald Worsham, John Barrick, Connie Weaver

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