Chris and Winsome Are Married and Filed Their Taxes as Married

question 18

Multiple Choice

Chris and Winsome are married and filed their taxes as married filing jointly. While filing their taxes, they determined that their total itemized deduction is $20,000. Chris and Winsome should

• A) claim their itemized deduction for $20,000.
• B) take the standard deduction since it is greater than their itemized deduction.
• C) change their filing status to head of household so they can get a $36,000 deduction.
• D) claim both their itemized and standard deduction.

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