Determine the maximum deduction from AGI for 2011 for each of the following taxpayers: a. Selen is

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Determine the maximum deduction from AGI for 2011 for each of the following taxpayers:
a. Selen is single and has itemized deductions for the year of $5,900. In addition, Selen's mother lives with her, but she does not claim her mother as a dependent.
b. Amanda and Adam are married. Amanda is 67 years old and is legally blind. Adam is 64 years old. They have itemized deductions of $13,600.
c. Micah and Ilana are married and have two children. In April, they have an argument and Micah leaves Ilana. At year-end, Ilana is unaware of Micah's whereabouts, and no formal divorce proceedings have been initiated. Ilana's itemized deductions total $9,200.
d. Constantino is divorced and maintains a home for his 25-year-old daughter, who is a graduate student at a local university and earns $6,100 during the year. His itemized deductions are $5,900.
e. Helen is 69 and a widower. Her 20-year-old grandson, who is a full-time student at the local university, lives with her for the entire year. Her husband, Sam, dies in 2010 at the age of 71. Her itemized deductions are $9,000.
f. Assume the same facts as in part e, except that Sam dies in 2011.

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Concepts In Federal Taxation

ISBN: 9780324379556

19th Edition

Authors: Kevin E. Murphy, Mark Higgins, Tonya K. Flesher

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