Bridgett's Son, Clyde, Is $12,000 in Arrears on His Residential

question 81

Essay

Bridgett's son, Clyde, is $12,000 in arrears on his residential mortgage payments.Of the $12,000, $7,500 represents interest and $4,500 represents principal.
a.If Bridgett pays the $12,000 to the lender, how much can she deduct? How much can
Clyde deduct?
b.If Bridgett pays the $7,500 of interest to the lender and lends or gives $4,500 to Clyde, who pays the $4,500 of principal, how much can Bridgett deduct? How much can Clyde deduct?
c.If Bridgett gives or lends the $12,000 to Clyde who pays the lender, how much can he deduct? How much can Bridgett deduct?
d.Advise Bridgett and Clyde on how the payment should be made.

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