Natasha and Al Received a Statement Reporting That They Paid

question 34

Multiple Choice

Natasha and Al received a statement reporting that they paid $8,000 in mortgage interest during the past year. If they are in a 28 percent tax bracket, this deduction may reduce their taxable income by:

• A) $1,000.
• B) $2,240.
• C) $3,000.
• D) $4,000.
• E) $8,000.
• Taxable income is reduced by the $8,000 of mortgage interest.

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