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Scenario 4: The Power (and Limits) of the Standard Deduction
Thomas and Jessica are married filing jointly with the following income and deductions:
Combined Wages: $90,000
Interest and Dividend Income: $3,000
Potential Itemized Deductions:
State and Local Taxes: $7,000
Medical Expenses (exceeds AGI threshold): $11,000
Charitable Contributions: $4,000
Questions:
Calculate their AGI if they take the standard deduction.
Calculate their AGI if they itemize.
Which option results in a lower tax liability?

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