During the Year Jason and Kristi,cash-Basis Taxpayers,paid the Following Taxes

question 4

Multiple Choice

During the year Jason and Kristi,cash-basis taxpayers,paid the following taxes: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { State gift tax } & \$ 1,000 \\\hline \text { Property tax on home in the United States } & 4,100 \\\hline \text { State income tax (withholdings) } & 3,000 \\\hline \text { Estimated federal income tax } & 4,500 \\\hline \text { Sstimated state income tax (paid by check) } & 800 \\\hline \text { Special assessment by city for sidewalks and street } & \\\text { lighting on their street } & 2,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$ What amount can Kristi and Jason claim as an itemized deduction for taxes on their federal income tax return in the current year?

• A)$7,900
• B)$8,900
• C)$10,900
• D)$15,400

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