Question

In 2020, Ava, an employee, who files single, has AGI of $35,400 and incurred the following miscellaneous itemized deductions this year: Union dues and work uniforms: $360 Home office expenses: $1,080 Unreimbursed employee expenses: $504 Gambling losses to the extent of gambling winnings: $1,300. What is Ava's total itemized deduction related to these items

Answer 1

$2,536

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation to determine Ava's total itemized deduction related to these items

Home office expenses: $1,080

Union dues and work uniforms $360

Unreimbursed employee expenses $504

Less: 2%of AGI ( 35400*2%) ($708)

$1,236

Gambling losses to the extent of gambling winnings: $1,300

Total Itemized Deduction $2,536

($1,236+$1,300)

Therefore Ava's total itemized deduction related to these items is $2,536