In: Accounting
In February of the current year (assume a non-leap year), Miguel and Perla received their property tax statement for last calendar-year taxes of $3,000, which they paid to the taxing authority on March 1 of the current year. They had purchased their home on April 1 last year. What amount of property tax on this statement may they claim as an itemized deduction this year (rounded) (Tax Year 2018)?
A) $0
B) $800
C) $1,074
D) $2,260
1.
I Calculate Problem answer is = (D)
The Amount of property tax that they may claim as an itemized deduction this year will be
= $3000 x (275 Days / 365 Days)
= $3000*(0.753)
= $2,260.273
= $2,260 (Option D)