Paul, a Calendar Year Single Taxpayer, Has the Following Information

question 96

Multiple Choice

Paul, a calendar year single taxpayer, has the following information for 2019: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { AGI } & \$ 175,000 \\\text { State income taxes } & 13,500 \\\text { State sales tax } & 3,000 \\\text { Real estate taxes } & 18,900 \\\text { Gambling losses (gambling gains were } \$ 12,000 \text { ) } & 6,800\end{array}$$ Paul's allowable itemized deductions for 2019 are:

• A)$10,000.
• B)$16,800.
• C)$39,200.
• D)$42,200.
• E)None of these.

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Definitions:

Decrease in Inventory

A reduction in the amount of goods available for sale, either due to sales activities or other factors such as spoilage or theft.

Operating Equipment

Assets used in the day-to-day operations of a business, such as machinery and office equipment.

Net Cash

The amount of cash available after subtracting cash outflows from cash inflows.

Salaries Payable

Liabilities representing the amounts owed to employees for work performed but not yet paid by the end of the accounting period.