Match the terms relating to the basic terminology and concepts of personal taxation on the left with the descriptions of the terms on the right. Read each description carefully and type the letter of the description in the Answer column next to the correct term. These are not necessarily complete definitions, but there is only one possible answer for each term. Term Answer Description Adjustments A. These are charitable contributions. B. Adjusted gross income This figure is based on tax bracket, 5% to 15% tax rate if held over 12 months. Deductions C. Many of these are based on a percentage of AGI. Standard deduction Itemized deduction D. E. F. G. This can be claimed if taxpayer provides more than half their support. This term equals gross income less adjustments. This is adjusted gross income less deductions and exemptions. This can be either standard or itemized. Exemption Itemized deduction example H. Capital gains tax categories Steps to AGI E 1. Deductions such as employee, personal retirement, higher education, and support expenses are included in this category. This is a blanket deduction that includes various deductible expenses normally incurred by taxpayers. This is used to calculate limits for certain itemized deductions. B ). Steps to taxable income