Shoshana paid the following taxes this year:
Real estate taxes on rental property she owns |
$5,000 |
Real estate taxes on her own residence |
4,400 |
Federal income taxes |
10,000 |
State income taxes |
3,750 |
Local city income taxes |
400 |
What amount can Shoshana deduct as an itemized deduction on his tax return?
A) $5,000
B) $7,500
C) $8,150
D) $9,400
Answer
C. $8150
Particulars | Allowed or not allowed | Amount$ |
Real estate taxes on rental property | Not allowed | $0 |
Real estate taxes on his own residence | allowed | $4400 |
Federal income taxes | Not allowed | $0 |
State income taxes | allowed | $3750 |
Local city income taxes | Not allowed | $0 |
Total Deduction | $8150 |
If you itemize deductions, you can deduct state and local taxes you paid during the year. These taxes can include state and local income taxes or state and local sales taxes, but not both.
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