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z is single. On his federal Schedule A (Form 1040), he reported he paid $15,000 in state and local income taxes, $11,500 in real estate taxes, and $1,500 in vehicle license fees. What amount of taxes can be deducted as an itemized deduction on his California return?
$0
$10,000
$13,000
$28,000

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
$13,000.

Explanation: California does not allow a deduction for state and local income taxes on the California return, but real estate taxes and vehicle license fees (if based on value) are deductible. So 11,500 + 1,500 = 13,000.