L. A. and Paula file as married taxpayers. In August of this year, they received a $6,500 refund of state income taxes that they paid last year. How much of the refund, if any, must L. A. and Paula include in gross income under the following independent scenarios? Assume the standard deduction last year was $25,100. Note: Leave no answer blank. Enter zero if applicable.

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L. A. and Paula file as married taxpayers. In August of this year, they received a $6,500 refund of state income taxes that they paid last
year.
How much of the refund, if any, must L. A. and Paula include in gross income under the following independent scenarios? Assume the
standard deduction last year was $25,100.
Note: Leave no answer blank. Enter zero if applicable.
Required:
a. Last year L. A. and Paula had itemized deductions of $21,600, and they chose to claim the standard deduction.
b. Last year L. A. and Paula claimed itemized deductions of $33,800. Their itemized deductions included state income taxes paid of
$9,460 and no other state or local taxes.
c. Last year L. A. and Paula claimed itemized deductions of $30,000. Their itemized deductions included state income taxes paid of
$10,740, which were limited to $10,000 due to the cap on state and local tax deductions.
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Required A Required B
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Transcribed Image Text:L. A. and Paula file as married taxpayers. In August of this year, they received a $6,500 refund of state income taxes that they paid last year. How much of the refund, if any, must L. A. and Paula include in gross income under the following independent scenarios? Assume the standard deduction last year was $25,100. Note: Leave no answer blank. Enter zero if applicable. Required: a. Last year L. A. and Paula had itemized deductions of $21,600, and they chose to claim the standard deduction. b. Last year L. A. and Paula claimed itemized deductions of $33,800. Their itemized deductions included state income taxes paid of $9,460 and no other state or local taxes. c. Last year L. A. and Paula claimed itemized deductions of $30,000. Their itemized deductions included state income taxes paid of $10,740, which were limited to $10,000 due to the cap on state and local tax deductions. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B Required c
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