South-Western Federal Taxation 2019: Individual Income Taxes (Intuit ProConnect Tax Online 2017 & RIA Checkpoint 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card)
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ISBN: 9781337702546
Author: James C. Young, William H. Hoffman, William A. Raabe, David M. Maloney, Annette Nellen
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6, Problem 1CPA
Which of the following is a deduction for AGI?
- a. Charitable contributions.
- b. Alimony paid for a divorce finalized in 2015.
- c. Tax preparation fees.
- d. Mortgage interest paid on your primary residence.
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South-Western Federal Taxation 2019: Individual Income Taxes (Intuit ProConnect Tax Online 2017 & RIA Checkpoint 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card)
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