Question

Amanda earned a gross income of $37,250 last year. She made $489.78 in IRA contributions, donated $782 to her favorite charity and paid $1,276.65 in home mortgage interest. If Amanda claims a standard deduction of $5,700 and her exemption is $3,650, what is her taxable income?

$25,351.57

$26,133.57

$27,410.22

$31,051.57


my answer is a

Answer 1

I disagree. If she claims the standard deduction, she cannot file a Schedule A as well, so she cannot deduct the interest and charity.

I pick C

Answer 2

thank you