In Terms of the Tax Formula Applicable to Individual Taxpayers

question 7

Multiple Choice

In terms of the tax formula applicable to individual taxpayers, which, if any, of the following statements is correct?

• A)In arriving at taxable income, a taxpayer must choose between the standard deduction and deductions from AGI.
• B)In arriving at AGI, personal and dependency exemptions must be subtracted from gross income.
• C)In arriving at taxable income, a taxpayer must choose between the standard deduction and claiming personal and dependency exemptions.
• D)The formula does not apply if a taxpayer elects to claim the standard deduction.
• E)None of these.

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