Bart and Susan Forrest are married and have no dependents. They have asked you to advise them whether they shouldfile jointly or separately in 2017.They present you with the following information:SalaryBusiness net incomeInterest incomeDeductions for AGIMedical expensesState income taxReal estate taxMortgage interestUnreimbursed employee expensesBart$38,0004002,40010,4278001,200$110,0001,20014,0003,3581,800Susan$2,2003,8004,200JointIf they file separately, Bart and Susan will split the real estate tax and mortgage interest deductions equally.A. Write Bart and Elizabeth a letter in which you make and explain a recommendation on filing status for 2017. Bart andElizabeth reside at 2003 highland drive durham NC 27707B.Complete Barts Schedule A for 2017( use the most current version of schedule A Available). For the this purpose Assumethat Bart and Elizabeth file separate returns Bart Social Security Number is 123-45-6789

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