Paul,a Calendar Year Married Taxpayer,files a Joint Return for 2017

question 103

Multiple Choice

Paul,a calendar year married taxpayer,files a joint return for 2017.Information for 2017 includes the following:
Paul's allowable itemized deductions for 2017 are:

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

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