George Is Single and Age 56, Has AGI of $265,000

Essay

George is single and age 56, has AGI of $265,000, and incurs the following expenditures in 2019. $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Medical expenses (before 10\%-of-AGI floor) } & \$ 35,000 \\\text { Interest on home mortgage } & 15,500 \\\text { State income tax } & 7,500 \\\text { State sales tax } & 4,500 \\\text { Real estate tax } & 8,600 \\\text { Charitable contribution } & 6,500\end{array}$$ What is the amount of itemized deductions George may claim?