Which of the Following Best Describes a Qualified Residence for Purposes

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a qualified residence for purposes of determining a taxpayer's deductible home mortgage interest expense?

• A) Only the taxpayer's principal residence.
• B) The taxpayer's principal residence and two other residences (chosen by the taxpayer).
• C) The taxpayer's principal residence and one other residence (chosen by the taxpayer).
• D) Any two residences chosen by the taxpayer.

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