Nasim paid the following taxes this year:
Real estate taxes on rental property he owns: $5,000
Real estate taxes on her own residence: $4,400
Federal Income Taxes: $10,000
State Income Taxes: $3,750
for 2018, what amount can Nasim deduct as an itemized deduction on his tax return?
A) $8,150
B) $10,000
C) $18,150
D) $23,150
Correct Answer (A) $8150
Explanation and calculations
Deductions |
Allowed /Not Allowed |
Real estate taxes on rental property he owns |
Not Allowed |
Real estate taxes on her own residence |
Allowed |
Federal Income Taxes |
Not Allowed |
State Income Taxes |
Allowed |
Itemized Deductions Calculation |
|
Real Estate tax on Own Residence |
$ 4,400.00 |
State Income taxes |
$ 3,750.00 |
Total Itemized Deductions |
$ 8,150.00 |
Local taxes are allowed for deduction.
A person can deduct taxes paid on residential property but not on business property or any property owned otherwise.
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