Joseph and Sandra, Married Taxpayers, Took Out a Mortgage on Their

question 69

Multiple Choice

Joseph and Sandra, married taxpayers, took out a mortgage on their home for $350,000 15 years ago. In May of this year, when the home had a fair market value of $450,000 and they owed $250,000 on the mortgage, they took out a home equity loan for $220,000. They used the funds to purchase a single engine airplane to be used for recreational travel purposes. What is the maximum amount of debt on which they can deduct home equity interest?

• A)$50,000
• B)$100,000
• C)$220,000
• D)$230,000
• E)None of the above

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Automobile Factory

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