Derek, a cash basis, unmarried taxpayer, had $610 of state income tax withheld during 2018. Also in 2018, Derek paid $50 that was due when he filed his 2017 state income tax return and made estimated payments of $100 towards his 2018 state income tax liability. When Derek files his 2018 Federal income tax return in April 2019, he elects to take the standard deduction, which reduced his taxable income. As a result of overpaying his 2018 state income tax, Derek receives a refund of $435 early in 2019.How much of the $435 will Derek include in his 2019 gross income?

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Derek, a cash basis, unmarried taxpayer, had $610 of state income tax withheld during 2018. Also in 2018, Derek paid $50 that was due when he filed his 2017 state income tax return and made estimated payments of $100 towards his 2018 state income tax liability. When Derek files his 2018 Federal income tax return in April 2019, he elects to take the standard deduction, which reduced his taxable income. As a result of overpaying his 2018 state income tax, Derek receives a refund of $435 early in 2019.
How much of the $435 will Derek include in his 2019 gross income?

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