Larry and Ally Are Married and File a Joint Return

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Essay

Larry and Ally are married and file a joint return. They are considering purchasing a personal residence that will generate two deductions: $10,000 in home mortgage interest and $8,000 in real estate taxes. Their marginal tax rate is 24%. If Larry and Ally purchase the residence, what will be the after- tax cost of the additional $18,000 in expenditures?

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