Madeline made a cash gift of $30,000 to the American Cancer Society, a qualified public charity. Madeline itemizes her deductions and has an adjusted gross income of $48,000. What is the maximum income tax deduction allowable to Madeline in the current year for her charitable contribution?

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Madeline made a cash gift of $30,000 to the American Cancer Society, a qualified public charity. Madeline itemizes her deductions and has an adjusted gross income of $48,000.

What is the maximum income tax deduction allowable to Madeline in the current year for her charitable contribution?

 
 
A)
$28,800
 
 
B)
$9,000
 
 
C)
$30,000
 
 
D)
$14,400
 
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