Question

Derek, a cash basis, unmarried taxpayer, had $1,580 of state income tax withheld during 2019. Also in 2019, Derek paid $158 that was due when he filed his 2018 state income tax return and made estimated payments of $3,160 towards his 2019 state income tax liability. When Derek files his 2019 Federal income tax return in April 2020, he elects to take the standard deduction, which reduced his taxable income. As a result of overpaying his 2019 state income tax, Derek receives a refund of $1,106 in 2020.How much of the $1,106 will Derek include in his 2020 gross income?

Answer 1

Answer:

$0

Explanation:

The deductions made as seen were in the year 2019.

If Derek elects to take standard deduction in filling federal income tax return, the amount of refund will not be taxable and not to be included in 2020 gross income

Hence, no tax benefit rule applies as the standard deduction was taken in 2019.

Amount of refund that will be included in 2020 gross income is thus $0