Adjustments and Deductions to Taxable Income

Free CPA REG (Taxation & Regulation) lesson in Federal Taxation of Individuals. 34 min read, ~5,118 words.

Adjustments (above-the-line) reduce gross income to AGI; available whether or not the taxpayer itemizes. Traditional IRA deductibility depends on plan coverage and income, with a full deduction at any income when no employer plan exists; Roth contributions are never deductible. Student loan interest deduction capped at \$2,500 with a MAGI...

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