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question 14

Essay

Michael,a U.S.citizen,earned $100,000 of foreign-earned income and no other U.S.or foreign income in 2013.He also incurred $10,000 of employment-related expenses,none of which were reimbursed.If the full foreign-earned income exclusion is utilized,calculate the deductible employment-related expense (before the 2% nondeductible floor).

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Definitions:

Negative Well-being

A state characterized by poor quality of life and subjective feeling of unhappiness, dissatisfaction, or distress.

Identity Gap

The discrepancy that occurs when there is a divergence between an individual's perceived self and the self that is expressed or seen by others.

Acceptance of Change

The willingness or ability of individuals or groups to adapt to or embrace alterations in their environment or circumstances.

Defence Mechanisms

Psychological attempts to reduce the anxiety associated with stress.