Reference no: EM132814123
Tom, a cash basis, self-employed individual, paid the following amounts during 2020:
Real estate tax on Iowa residence $3,800
State income tax 1,900
Real estate taxes on a vacation home 2,100
Gift tax paid on gift to daughter 1,200
State sales taxes 1,750
State occupational license fee 300
Property tax on value of his automobile
(used 100% for business) 475
Problem 1: What is the maximum amount Tom can claim as taxes in itemizing deductions from AGI?
Problem 2: How would your answer change if Tom had paid $4,900 in state income taxes?