Reference no: EM132656859
Problem - Decision Making Critical Thinking Daniel, age 38, is single and has the following income and expenses in 2019:
Salary income $60,000
Net rent income 6,000
Dividend income 3,500
Payment of alimony (divorce finalized in March 2019) 12,000
Mortgage interest on residence 9,900
Property tax on residence 1,200
Contribution to traditional IRA 5,000
Contribution to United Church 2,100
Loss on the sale of real estate (held for investment) 2,000
Medical expenses 3,250
State income tax 300
Federal income tax 7,000
Required -
a. Calculate Daniel's AGI.
b. Should Daniel itemize his deductions from AGI or take the standard deduction? Explain.