Fran Paid the Following Amounts of Interest During 2018 Calculate the Amount of Fran's Interest Deduction for 2018

question 31

Short Answer

Fran paid the following amounts of interest during 2018: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Qualified home mortgage interest } & \$ 7,000 \\\text { Automobile loan interest } & \$ 500 \\\text { Qualified interest on second residence } & \$ 5,000 \\\text { Credit card interest } & \$ 300\end{array}$$ Calculate the amount of Fran's interest deduction for 2018.

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