Charles, Who Is Single and Age 61, Had AGI of $400,000

question 86

Essay

Charles, who is single and age 61, had AGI of $400,000 during 2019.He incurred the following expenses and losses during the year. $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Medical expenses before AGI floor } & \$ 38,500 \\\text { State and local income taxes } & 15,200 \\\text { Real estate taxes } & 4,400 \\\text { Home mortgage interest } & 5,400 \\\text { Charitable contributions } & 14,800 \\\text { Unreimbursed employee expenses } & 8,900 \\\text { Gambling losses (Charles had } \$ 7,400 \text { of gambling income) } & 9,800\end{array}$$ Compute Charles's total itemized deductions for the year.

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