Paul, a Calendar Year Married Taxpayer, Files a Joint Return

question 4

Multiple Choice

Paul, a calendar year married taxpayer, files a joint return for 2016. Information for 2016 includes the following:
Paul's allowable itemized deductions for 2016 are:

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

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