Answer:
d. If Tonya itemized her deductions in 2017 on her Federal income tax return and her itemized deductions exceeded the standard deduction by more than $900, she must recognize $900 income in 2018 under the tax benefit rule.
Explanation:
Tonya is a cash basis taxpayer. In 2017, she paid state income taxes of $8,000. In early 2018, she filed her 2017 state income tax return and received a $900 refund. If Tonya itemized her deductions in 2017 on her Federal income tax return and her itemized deductions exceeded the standard deduction by more than $900, she must recognize $900 income in 2018 under the tax benefit rule.