Marvin Spends the Following Amounts on a House He Owns

question 13

Essay

Marvin spends the following amounts on a house he owns: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Repair to roof } & \$ 1,100 \\\text { Carpeting for the living room } & 1,200 \\\text { Painting of the exterior } & 4,000 \\\text { Replacement of front door } & 800\end{array}$$
a. How much of these expenses can Marvin deduct if the house is his principal residence?
b. How much of these expenses can Marvin deduct if he rents the house to a tenant?
c. Classify any deductible expenses as deductions for AGI or as deductions from AGI.

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