Question

For calendar year 2018, Stuart and Pamela Gibson file a joint return reflecting AGI of $350,000. Their itemized deductions are as follows: Note: All expenses are before any applicable limitations, unless otherwise noted.
Casualty loss in a Federally declared disaster area after $100 floor (not covered by insurance) $48,600
Home mortgage interest (loan qualifies as acquisition indebtedness) 19,000
Credit card interest 800
Property taxes on home 16,300
Charitable contributions 28,700
State income tax 18,000
Tax return preparation fees 1,200
Round your intermediate computations to nearest whole dollar.
The amount of itemized deductions the Gibsons may claim for the year is?

Answer 1

Answer:

$71,300

Explanation:

Stuart and Pamela Gibson

Casualty loss $13,600

[$48,600 – (10% × $350,000)]

Home mortgage interest 19,000

State tax 10,000

(18,000 income and 16,300 property

Limited to 10,000)

Charitable Contributions 28,700

Total itemized deductions 71,300