Question

Nancy sold her personal residence on June 30 of this year under an agreement in which the real estate taxes were not prorated between the buyer and the seller. What amount qualifies as a deduction from AGI for Nancy?

Answer 1

Incomplete question. Here's the full question:

Nancy paid the following taxes during the year:

Tax on residence (for the period from March 1 through August 31) =$5,250

State motor vehicle tax (based on the value of the personal use automobile) =$430

State sales tax =$3,500

State income tax =$3,050

Nancy sold her personal residence on June 30 of this year under an agreement in which the real estate taxes were not prorated between the buyer and the seller. What amount qualifies as a deduction from AGI for Nancy? a. $9,180b. $9,130c. $7,382d. $5,382 e. None of the above

Answer:

c. $7,328

Explanation:

Remember, Nancy transferred ownership of her personal residence on June 30, but she received tax on residence for 2 extra months (July and August).

The amount that qualifies for tax deduction therefore is;

121 days (Four months of her stay) / 184 days (six months period) × $5,250

+

$430

+

$3,500] = $7,382.

She likely deducts from the state sales tax with a higher amount than from the state income tax.