Question

for 2019 lydia had adjusted gross income of $60 000 and made the following charitable contributions:

Cash contribution to her synagogue:$1,500

Tuition to a private school paid directly to her niece:$1,200

Contribution to the Salvation Army:$350

Cash contribution to a man begging on a freeway off ramp:$150

What is the maximum amount that she can deduct as a charitable contribution for 2019?

a. $1650

b. $3050

c. $3200

d.$1850

Answer 1

The correct answer is option D) - $1850

Working:

Cash contribution to her synagogue = 1500

Contribution to the salvation army = 350

Total = 1500 + 350 = $1850

synagogue is a place for worship, having facilities like rooms to study and community centres. Hence it is included.

Salvation army is a christian church and a charitable organisatsion. Hence it is included.

Contrubution towards needy people or an individual is not considered as charitable contribution.

Tution fees paid to niece is also not considered as charitable distribution

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