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James Dangell (birthdate August 2, 1976) is a single taxpayer. \ Jim's earnings and withholdings as the manager of a local casino for 2020 are reported on his Form W-2 (see separate tab).

Jim received Form 1098 from the Reno Bank & Trust (see separate tab).

Jim's other income includes interest on a savings account at Nevada National Bank of $13,700.

Jim pays his ex-spouse, Sarah McLoughlin, $3,900 per month in accordance with their February 12, 2019 divorce decree. When their 12-year-old child (in the ex-wife's custody) reaches the age of 18, the payments are reduced to $2,800 per month. His ex-wife's Social Security number is 554-44-5555. In 2020,

Jim purchased a new car and so he kept track of his sales tax receipts during the year. His actual sales tax paid is $3,650, which exceeds the estimated amount per the IRS tables.

Jim participates in a high-deductible health plan and is eligible to contribute to a health savings account. His HSA earned $75 in 2020.

During the year, Jim paid the following amounts (all of which can be substantiated):

Credit card interest $1,760

Auto loan interest 4,300

Auto insurance 900

Property taxes on personal residence 2,988

Contributions to HSA 2,000

Income tax preparation fee 900

Charitable contributions (all cash):

Boy Scouts 1,350

St. Matthews Church 3,100

Nevada Democratic Party 250

Fund-raising dinner for the Reno Auto Museum 100

(value of dinner is $25) In 2020,

Jim inherited over $500,000 from his Uncle Travis that died in 2020. Although Jim invested a large portion, he also contributed $125,000 cash to the newly named Travis School of Criminal Justice at the University of Reno.

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