Explain the Change in the Tax Treatment Regarding the Limitation

question 19

Short Answer

Explain the change in the tax treatment regarding the limitation of itemized deductions for high-income taxpayers.
The high income limitation on itemized deductions was phased out from 2006 through 2009.For 2014,this limitation on the amount of itemized deductions for high-income taxpayers is back in effect.High-income taxpayers' itemized deductions will be reduced by the lower of 3% of the excess of AGI over the applicable amount or 80% of the itemized deductions otherwise allowable for the tax year.

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