Janice, a cash basis, unmarried taxpayer, had $1,350 of state income tax withhel

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Janice, a cash basis, unmarried taxpayer, had $1,350 of state income tax withheld during 2017. Also in 2017, Janice paid $200 that was due when she filed her 2016 state income tax return and made no estimated payments on her 2017 state income tax. When Janice files her 2017 Federal income tax return in April 2018, she elects to deduct $1,600 of sales/use taxes paid as an itemized deduction on Schedule A in lieu of deducting her state income taxes. As a result of overpaying her 2017 state income tax, Janice receives a refund of $360 early in 2018. How much of the refund will Janice include in her 2018 gross income in computing her Federal income tax?

A. 0

B. 200

C. 250

Explanation / Answer

Answer

A. 0

Reason: If Janice didn't elected to itemize her deductions,she has not benefitted from deduction of state tax.Hence, no amount from the refund will be included in her gross income.

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