Question 1

Pat has a dependent daughter and files as head of household. She has AGI of $375,000. What percentage of the $4,000 personal exemption and $4,000 dependency exemption may she deduct on her 2014 income tax return?

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Question 2

Ellen and Rick are married with one dependent child. They have AGI of $355,300, and itemized deductions consisting of $20,000 state income taxes and $20,000 medical expenses, after applying the 10 percent of AGI limitation.
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Compute the following for 2015:
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a.Itemized deductions allowed after the phase-out for high-income taxpayers.
b.Exemption deductions (ordinarily $4,000 x 3) after the high-income phase-out.
c.Taxable income.

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Question 3

Alicia is a single taxpayer with AGI of $338,250 and itemized deductions of $100,000 which are made up of $30,000 of mortgage interest, $30,000 of state income taxes and property taxes, and $40,000 of contributions to her temple. What is the amount of itemized deductions that Alicia may deduct on her 2015 income tax return after the phase-out for high-income taxpayers?

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Quiz 5: Itemized Deductions and Other Incentives

Pat has a dependent daughter and files as head of household. She has AGI of $375,000. What percentage of the $4,000 personal exemption and $4,000 dependency exemption may she deduct on her 2014 income tax return?