Peter Is a Plumber Employed by a Major Contracting Firm

question 36

Multiple Choice

Peter is a plumber employed by a major contracting firm. During the current year, he paid the following miscellaneous expenses: If Peter were to itemize his deductions for the current year, what amount could he claim as miscellaneous itemized deductions (before applying the 2 percent of adjusted gross income limitation) ?

• A)$100
• B)$550
• C)$1,070
• D)$1,150
• E)None of the above

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