For calendar year 2018, Stuart and Pamela Gibson file a joint return reflecting AGI of $350,000. Their

Question:

For calendar year 2018, Stuart and Pamela Gibson file a joint return reflecting AGI of $350,000. Their itemized deductions are as follows:

Casualty loss in a Federally declared disaster area after

$100 floor (not covered by insurance) ............................................................................$48,600
Home mortgage interest (loan qualifies as acquisition indebtedness) ........................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.

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  answer-question

South-Western Federal Taxation 2019 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9781337703017

42th Edition

Authors: David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, William H. Hoffman, James C. Young

Question Posted: