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4 January, 08:10

In 2018, Morley, a single taxpayer, had an AGI of $30,000 before considering the following items: Loss from damage to rental property ($6,000) Loss from theft of bonds (3,000) Personal casualty gain 4,000 Personal casualty loss (after $100 floor) (9,000) The personal casualties occurred in a Federally-declared disaster area. Determine the amount of Morley's itemized deduction from the losses.

(A) $2,900

(B) $5,600

(C) $5,120

(D) $0

(E) None of these choices are correct.

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  1. 4 January, 11:14
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    Option (B) $5,600

    Explanation:

    AGI before casualties $30,000

    rental property loss 6,000

    personal casualty gain $4,000

    personal casualty loss 4,000

    Adjusted gross income $24,000

    itemized deductions

    casualty loss ($9,000 - $4000) - (10% x $24,000) $2,600

    miscellaneous itemized deductions 3,000

    Total itemized deductions $5,600
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