Answer:
Mr Curtis can deduct his total property taxes of $ 7,810.00 as well as the Indiana state income tax of $8,120.00 ,since this exceeds the Indiana state sales tax on consumer goods and services of $2,890.00 paid by Mr Curtis during the year.
Finally,the remaining are not deductible
Explanation:
In other words the following taxes are not deductible:
1.Federal income tax $72,250.00
2.Federal gift tax $361
3.The Federal payroll tax for housekeeper $1,301
4.Indiana sales tax on consumer goods and services$2,890
Lastly the property taxes deductible is computed thus:
Principal residence $3,980.00
Vacation home $2,530.00
Two automobiles $1,300.00
Total $ 7,810.00