Question

Sara Harding is a cash-basis taxpayer who itemized her deductions. The following information pertains to Sara's state income taxes for the taxable year Year 3: Withheld by employer in Year 3 $2,000 Payments on Year 3 estimate: 4/15/03 $300 6/15/03 300 9/15/03 300 1/15/04 300 1,200 Total paid and withheld $3,200 Actual tax, per state return 3,000 Overpayment $ 200 There was no balance of tax or refund due on Sara's Year 2 state tax return. How much is deductible for state income taxes on Sara's Year 3 federal income tax return

Answer 1

Answer:

the amount deductible for state income tax is $2,900

Explanation:

The computation of the amount deductible for state income tax is as follows;

= State income tax withheld + April 15 + June 15 +  Sep 15

= $2,000 + $300 + $300 + $300

= $2,900

hence, the amount deductible for state income tax is $2,900 and the same is computed by applying the above formula so that the correct value could come