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1. Cersei pays for the funeral expenses of her deceased husband, Robert. Is the expenditure a...

1. Cersei pays for the funeral expenses of her deceased husband, Robert.

Is the expenditure a deduction for AGI, from AGI, or is it not deductible?

2. Ned pays $25,000 of mortgage interest on his personal residence.

Is the expenditure a deduction for AGI, from AGI, or is it not deductible?

3. Lacey purchased stock in Amazon for $22,000 and donated it to a qualified charity when the fair market value was $31,000. She’s owned the stock for 9 months. How much of a charitable contribution deduction is she allowed to take during the current year (the year she donated the stock)?

4. Tyrion pays child support to his former wife for the support of their son.

Is the expenditure a deduction for AGI, from AGI, or is it not deductible?

5. John paid student loan interest of $2,000 during the current year.

Is the expenditure a deduction for AGI, from AGI, or is it not deductible?

6. Varys, who is self-employed, contributes to his pension plan (retirement account).

Is the expenditure a deduction for AGI, from AGI, or is it not deductible?

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