Chris is calculating his deductions for his tax return. He is filing singly. He can claim $1,813 from property taxes, $1,513 from medical expenses, and $761 from state income tax. The standard deduction for a single filer is $5,700. How does the standard deduction compare to Chris's deductions? a. Chris's deductions are $1,437 better than the standard deduction. b. Chris's deductions are $4,087 better than the standard deduction. c. The standard deduction is $1,613 better than Chris's deductions. d. The standard deduction is $664 better than Chris's deductions.

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Lena Tanner

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27 September, 04:17

Chris is calculating his deductions for his tax return. He is filing singly. He can claim $1,813 from property taxes, $1,513 from medical expenses, and $761 from state income tax. The standard deduction for a single filer is $5,700. How does the standard deduction compare to Chris's deductions? a. Chris's deductions are $1,437 better than the standard deduction. b. Chris's deductions are $4,087 better than the standard deduction. c. The standard deduction is $1,613 better than Chris's deductions. d. The standard deduction is $664 better than Chris's deductions.

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Reuben Calhoun · Answer 1

You add

1,813 + 1,513 + 761 = 4,087

Then you subtract

5,700 - 4,087 = 1,613

It's C. The standard deduction is $1,613 better than Chris's deductions

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