During the Current Year, Seth, a Self-Employed Individual, Paid the Following

question 7

Multiple Choice

During the current year, Seth, a self-employed individual, paid the following taxes: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Federal income tax } & \$ 15,000 \\\text { State income tax } & \$ 8,500 \\\text { Real estate taxes on land in South America (held as an investment) } & \$ 1,000 \\\text { State sal es taxes } & 300 \\\text { Personal property taxes based upon value } & \$ 1,600 \\\text { Federal self-employment tax } & \$ 800\end{array}$$ What amount can Seth claim as an itemized deduction for taxes paid during the current year?

• A)$10,100
• B)$11,400
• C)$9,500
• D)$10,000
• E)None of these

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