How much of the following expenses are currently deductible by a cash basis taxpayer? a. Medical prescriptions
Question:
How much of the following expenses are currently deductible by a cash basis taxpayer?
a. Medical prescriptions costing $20 paid by credit card (medical expenses already exceed the 7.5% of AGI floor).
b. Prepaid interest (not related to points) of $200 on a residential loan.
c. Taxpayer borrows $300 from the bank to make a charitable contribution. The $300 is paid to the charitable organization before the end of the tax year.
d. Taxpayer gives a note to his church indicating an intent to contribute $300.
e. A calendar-year individual mails a check for $200 to his church on December 31. The check is postmarked December 31 and clears the bank on January 4.
Step by Step Answer:
Federal Taxation 2019 Comprehensive
ISBN: 9780134833194
32nd Edition
Authors: Thomas R. Pope, Timothy J. Rupert, Kenneth E. Anderson