Allowable deduction for taxes

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Paula is single and lives in South Carolina, which imposes a state income tax. During 2009, she pays the following taxes:

Federal tax withheld	$5,125
State income tax withheld	1,900
State sales tax-actual receipts	370
Real estate tax	1,740
Property tax on car (ad valorem)	215
Social Security tax	4,324
Gasoline taxes	124
Excise taxes	112

1. If Paula's adjusted gross income is $35,000, what is her allowable deduction for taxes?

2. Assume the same facts as in part a, except that Paula pays $1,600 in sales tax on a motor vehicle she purchased during the year. What is Paula's allowable deduction for taxes?

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