Remsco has taxable income of $60,000 and a charitable contribution limit modifiedtaxable income of $72,000. Its charitable contributions for the year were $7,500. What isRemsco's current-year charitable contribution deduction and contribution carryover?
A) $7,200 current-year deduction; $300 carryover.
B) $6,000 current-year deduction; $1,500 carryover.
C) $7,500 current-year deduction; $0 carryover.
D) $1,200 current-year deduction; $6,300 carryover.

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The charitable contribution deduction is limited to 10% of the modified taxable income, which is $7,200 (10% of $72,000). The excess $300 ($7,500 - $7,200) can be carried over to the next year.

Remsco Has Taxable Income of $60,000 and a Charitable Contribution