Question: In year 1, Peter and Shaline Johnsen moved into a home in a new subdivision. Theirs was one of the first homes in the subdivision.

In year 1, Peter and Shaline Johnsen moved into a home in a new subdivision. Theirs was one of the first homes in the subdivision. In year 1, they paid $1,500 in real property taxes on the home to the state government, $500 to the developer of the subdivision for an assessment to pay for the sidewalks, and $900 for real property taxes on land they hold as an investment. What amount of property taxes are the Johnsens allowed to deduct assuming their itemized deductions exceed the standard deduction amount before considering any property tax deductions?

Step by Step Solution

3.45 Rating (177 Votes )

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock

The Johnsens may deduct 2400 of property taxes as itemized deductions This includes t... View full answer

blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Document Format (1 attachment)

Word file Icon

1169-L-B-L-I-T-E(2425).docx

120 KBs Word File

Students Have Also Explored These Related Business Law Questions!