Ross is single and maintains an IRA. During a trip to Las Vegas in 2020, he wins

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Ross is single and maintains an IRA. During a trip to Las Vegas in 2020, he wins $15,000 at the roulette wheel. He decides to put half his earnings in his IRA and spend the other half on a trip to Europe. At the end of 2020, the total assets in his IRA are $29,000. Because he is covered by his employer’s pension plan, Ross does not deduct any portion of his $7,500 IRA contribution. His salary for the year is $70,000. Write a letter to Ross advising him of the tax consequences of his actions.

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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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