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Zeituni's standard deduction on her federal income tax return is $5700. If she paid $4670 in state taxes and $1180 in mortgage interest last year, should she use her standard deduction?

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No, because it's less than the deduction she would get from itemizing.

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Answer:

The answer is No.

Explanation:

Zeituni's standard deduction on her federal income tax return is $5700.

she paid $4670 in state taxes and $1180 in mortgage interest last year, totaling to :
4670+1180=$5850

So, no, she should not use her standard deduction because it is less than the deduction she will get from itemizing.

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