Natasha and Al Received a Statement Reporting That They Paid

question 70

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.

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