Paul and Sonja, who are married, reported 2017 itemized deductions of $8,200 and $400, respectively. Paul suggests

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Paul and Sonja, who are married, reported 2017 itemized deductions of $8,200 and $400, respectively. Paul suggests that they file their Federal income tax returns separately—he will itemize his deductions from AGI, and she will claim the standard deduction.

a. Evaluate Paul’s suggestion.

b. What should they do?

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South-Western Federal Taxation 2018 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9781337386005

41st Edition

Authors: David M. Maloney, William H. Hoffman, Jr., William A. Raabe, James C. Young

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