Determine the maximum deduction from AGI for 2020 for each of the following taxpayers: a. Selen is

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Determine the maximum deduction from AGI for 2020 for each of the following taxpayers:

a. Selen is single and has itemized deductions for the year of $12,900. 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 $25,800.

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 $14,000.

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 $6,800 during the year. His itemized deductions are $12,800.

e. Helen is 69 and a widow. 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 2019 at the age of 71. Her itemized deductions are $14,000.

f. Assume the same facts as in part e, except that Sam dies in 2020.

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Concepts In Federal Taxation 2021

ISBN: 9780357141212

28th Edition

Authors: Kevin E. Murphy, Mark Higgins, Randy Skalberg

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