Reference no: EM132773609
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 ?A) What is the maximum amount Tom can claim as taxes in itemizing deductions from AGI?
Problem B) How would your answer change if Tom had paid $4,900 in state income taxes?