Answer:
for AGI is $40,000 amount of deduction =$2700
AGI is $200,000 there can not deduct any amount of expenses
Explanation:
given data
Simon lost gambling = $5,000
paid broker = $2,000
portfolio = $200,000
tax return = $1,500
transportation costs = $2,500
to find out
amount of these expenses that Simon is able to deduct when Simon's AGI is $40,000 and $200,000
solution
we know here itemized deduction subject to 2% of AGI floor limit
so amount of deduction will be for AGI is $40,000
amount of deduction = Expenses allow - 2% of AGI ..............1
amount of deduction = 2000 + 1500 - 2% × 40000
amount of deduction = 3500 - 800
amount of deduction =$2700
and amount of deduction will be for AGI is $200,000
we know here 2% of AGI = 2% × 200,000 = $4000
that is exceed the sum paid to broker and accountant
so there can not deduct any amount of expenses