Which expenses are deductible FOR AGI?   Select one: a. Loss on a sale of a personal residence and the standard deduction b. Alimony paid by payor for divorce in 2018 and student loan interest c. Deductions on a sole proprietorship and deductible part of the self-employment tax d. Property taxes on personal residence and student loan interest expense

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Which expenses are deductible FOR AGI?  

Select one:
a. Loss on a sale of a personal residence and the standard deduction
b. Alimony paid by payor for divorce in 2018 and student loan interest
c. Deductions on a sole proprietorship and deductible part of the self-employment tax
d. Property taxes on personal residence and student loan interest expense
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Expenses are the costs which are incurred by the person in a particular period of time. Some expenses are categorized as itemized deductions, which a tax payer can deduct from his AGI. These include interest expenses, property taxes paid, medical expenses and charitable contributions.

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