Helen, Who Is Single, Is Considering Purchasing a Residence That

question 1458

Multiple Choice

Helen, who is single, is considering purchasing a residence that will provide an $18,000 tax deduction for property taxes and mortgage interest. If her marginal tax rate is 24% and her effective tax rate is 20%, what is the amount of Helen's tax savings from purchasing the residence?

• A) $3,200
• B) $3,600
• C) $4,320
• D) $18,000

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