Colin (Age 40) Is Single and Itemizes His Deductions

question 31

Multiple Choice

Colin (age 40) is single and itemizes his deductions.His AGI is $100,000.Colin provided the following information about his cash expenditures for 2019: Interest on loan to purchase corporate securities $ 900
Interest on American Express card 1,200
Points to refinance his home at the end of December 2,600
Mortgage interest payments 11,800
Real estate taxes 2,100
State income taxes withheld on salary 5,400
Additional state income tax estimated payment 1,200
Contribution to Republican Party 2,000
Contribution to United Way 500
How much are Colin's deductible contributions?

• A)$500
• B)$1,000
• C)$1,500
• D)$2,500

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Definitions:

Effective Maturity

The average time until a bond is repaid, considering possible calls or prepayments, which might alter the time frame for return on investment.

Weighted Average

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Convexity

A measure of the curvature in the relationship between bond prices and yield, indicating how the duration of a bond changes as interest rates change.

Duration Predictions

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