M, Age 65 and Single, Has No Dependents and an A.G.I

question 41

Multiple Choice

M, age 65 and single, has no dependents and an A.G.I, of $50,000 and these expenses: medical expenses of $2,200, personal casualty losses of $5,000, real estate taxes of $2,000, and residence mortgage interest of $1,000.In 2012 the taxpayer should deduct which of the following total amounts from A.G.I.?

• A)$10,200
• B)$14,000
• C)$11,200
• D)Some other amount

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Indirect Method

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