The Fact That Taxpayers Can Deduct the Amount They Paid

question 36

Multiple Choice

The fact that taxpayers can deduct the amount they paid in interest on a home mortgage from
The income they report on their tax returns is an example of

• A)an entitlement program.
• B)a contributory program.
• C)an earned income tax credit.
• D)a tax expenditure.

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