Paul,a Calendar Year Married Taxpayer,files a Joint Return for 2012

question 72

Multiple Choice

Paul,a calendar year married taxpayer,files a joint return for 2012.Information for 2012 includes the following: Paul's allowable itemized deductions for 2012 are:

• A) $13,500.
• B) $32,400.
• C) $39,200.
• D) $42,200.
• E) None of the above.

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