In 2018, Carlos Filed His 2017 State Income Tax Return

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Multiple Choice

In 2018, Carlos filed his 2017 state income tax return and paid taxes of $800. Also in 2018, Carlos's employer withheld state income tax of $750 from Carlos's salary. In 2019, Carlos filed his 2018 state income tax return and paid an additional $600 of state income tax due for 2018. How much state income tax can Carlos deduct on his 2018 federal income tax return for state income tax?

• A) $1,400
• B) $1,550
• C) $1,350
• D) $2,150

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