Xavier is a self-employed plumber. His earnings from self-employment, before the Keogh deduction but after deducting half of the self-employment tax, are $80,000. What is his deductible Keogh contribution for 2018?

A. $64,000.
B. $16,000.
C. $54,000.
D. $20,000.


Answer: B

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