Molly and Justin are considering contributing $5,000 to their favorite, tax deductible charity. This contribution will bring their total itemized deductions to $20,000. Assuming they are in the 28% marginal tax bracket, how much will they save in taxes by contributing this $5,000 to charity? Group of answer choices $5,000 $ 0 $ 840 $2,000 $1,400

Molly and Justin are considering contributing $5,000 to their favorite, tax deductible charity. This contribution will bring their total itemized deductions to $20,000. Assuming they are in the 28% marginal tax bracket, how much will they save in taxes by contributing this $5,000 to charity? Group of answer choices $5,000 $ 0 $ 840 $2,000 $1,400

Individual Income Taxes

43rd Edition

ISBN:9780357109731

Author:Hoffman

Publisher:Hoffman

Chapter10: Deductions And Losses: Certain Itemized Deductions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 36P

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