Question: - Ellen is 48 years old and files as single. - Her 2022 adjusted gross income (AGI) is $51,000, which includes gambling winnings of $2,000

- Ellen is 48 years old and files as single. - Her 2022 adjusted gross income (AGI) is $51,000, which includes gambling winnings of $2,000 - Ellen would like to itemize her deductions this year. - Ellen brings documents for the following expenses: - $9,000 Hospital and doctor bills - $500 Contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA) - $3,600 State withholding (higher than Ellen's calculated state sales tax deduction) - $300 Personal property taxes based on the value of the vehicle - S400 Friend's personal GoFundMe campaign - $275 Cash contributions to the Red Cross - 5200 Fair market value of clothing in good condition donated to the Salvation Army (Ellen purchased the clothing for $900 ) - $7,300 Mortgage interest - \$2,300 Real estate tax - $150 Homeowners association fees - $3,000 Gambling losses 11. Ellen can claim the $400 she donated to her friend's personal GoFundMe campaign as a deduction on her Schedule A. True False 12. What amount of gambling losses is Ellen eligible to claim as a deduction on her Schedule A? a. $0 b. $1,000 c. $2,000 d. $3,000
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