Determine total itemized deductions

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Robert and Jean, a married couple intend to file a join tax return for the tax year 2016. They had also filed a join return in 2015. They will have AGI of $ 30,000. Their expenses for 2016 are as

Prescription drugs

$ 300*

Medical insurance premiums

900

Doctor and dental bills paid

1,400*

Eyeglasses for Robert

155

Hospital and clinic bills paid

450*

Property taxes paid on home

900

State income taxes paid:


Remaining 2015 tax liability

125

Withheld from wages during year

1,850

State and local sales taxes paid:


Amount paid on new automobile

800

Amount paid on new wide screen television

280

Personal property taxes paid

100

Interest on home mortgage**

4,750

Interest paid on personal auto loan

1,100

Interest paid on credit card purchases

400

Interest paid on E.F. Hutton margin account***

120

Cash contributions to church

2,000

Fair market value of Hightech Corp. stock contributed to church (purchased for $1,000 three years ago)

5,000

Labor union dues paid by Robert

200

Qualifying education costs paid by Jean

300

Safe deposit box rental (for stocks and bonds)

50

Fee paid accountant for preparation of 2016 state and


Federal tax returns

350

* These amounts are net of insurance reimbursements received during 2016.

** This mortgage was created at the time the home was purchased.

*** This investment interest expense is related to the production of $1,500 of net investment income.

The Snyders drove their personal automobile 500 miles for medical and dental treatment and an additional 1,000 miles in connection with charitable services performed for their church. Assuming Robert and Jean are both under age 40, lived in Virginia for the entire year, and plan to file a joint income tax return, determine their total itemized deductions.

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Show in details the calculation in excel. Explain each line if it's qualified for the itemized deductions. Assuming Robert and Jean are both under age 40, lived in Virginia for the entire year, and plan to file a joint income tax return, determine their total itemized deductions.

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