Brad,who Uses the Cash Method of Accounting,lives in a State

question 68

Multiple Choice

Brad,who uses the cash method of accounting,lives in a state that imposes an income tax (including withholding from wages) .On April 14,2010,he files his state return for 2009,paying an additional $600 in state income taxes.During 2010,his withholdings for state income tax purposes amount to $3,550.On April 13,2011,he files his state return for 2010 claiming a refund of $800.Brad receives the refund on August 3,2011.If he itemizes deductions,how much may Brad claim as a deduction for state income taxes on his Federal income tax return for calendar year 2010 (filed in April 2011) ?

• A)$3,350.
• B)$3,550.
• C)$4,150.
• D)$5,150.
• E)None of the above.

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