Bob and Freda's Qualified Educator Expense Deduction

How much can Bob and Freda deduct as a qualified educator expense?

A) $212

B) $512

C) $565

D) $600

Final answer:

Answer:

Bob and Freda can deduct a total of $777 as qualified educator expenses on their joint tax return. So, option D) $600 is the closest value to the actual deduction.

As eligible educators, Bob and Freda can deduct their qualified educator expenses on their joint tax return. To calculate the total deduction, we need to add up the expenses incurred by both individuals:

Bob spent $565 on classroom supplies

Freda spent $212 on classroom supplies

Therefore, the total deduction for qualified educator expenses is $565 + $212 = $777.