1. While reading a State College alumni newsletter, Linh is surprised to learn that interest paid on student loans is deductible. Linh graduated from college 2 years ago and paid $1,200 in interest during the current year on loans that he took out to pay his college tuition.
2. Victoria's son needs $5,000 for tuition at the Motown School of Dance. Victoria, who is in the 35% marginal tax rate bracket, intends to pay the tuition by selling stock worth $5,000 that she paid $2,000 for several years ago.
3. Joey and Camilla are married and have three children, ages 8, 16, and 18. They own a commercial cleaning business that is organized as a sole proprietorship and makes $120,000 annually. They have $30,000 of other taxable income (net of allowable deductions).