Amir, who files single, has AGI of $58,000 and incurred the following itemized deductions this year: Union dues and work uniforms: $350 Home office expenses: $1,200 Unreimbursed employee expenses: $415 Gambling losses to the extent of gambling winnings: $890. What is Amir's total itemized deduction related to these items?

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Answer:

$890

Explanation:

With respective to tax perspective, the following items are not available for deductions which are shown below:

1. Union dues and work uniforms

2. Home office expenses

3.  Unreimbursed employee expenses

The gambling losses are extent to the gambling winnings i.e $890 is available for the itemized deductions. The 2% rate is not applicable.