LaCharles Made a Charitable Contribution of Property That He Valued

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Essay

LaCharles made a charitable contribution of property that he valued at $80,000.He deducted this amount as an itemized deduction on his tax return.The IRS can show that the actual value of the property is $50,000.LaCharles is in the 33% Federal income tax bracket.Determine LaCharles's amount due for both tax and any penalty.

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