Your client, a carpenter, donated one of his handcrafted wooden desks to his church, a qualified public charity. The church sold the desk at an auction for $3,500, which is comparable to the standard price for the client's

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Your client, a carpenter, donated one of his handcrafted wooden desks to his church, a qualified public charity. The church sold the desk at an auction for $3,500, which is comparable to the standard price for the client's other woodwork. He calculated his costs as follows:

Wood $1,000
Other materials $300
Rent for workshop $500
Time and services $1,700

This is his only charitable contribution. He itemizes deductions and has an adjusted gross income of $80,000.

What is the maximum current year income tax deduction allowable for the client's charitable contribution?

 
A)$3,500
 
B)$1,800
 
C)$500
 
D)$1,300
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