On August 1 of the Current Year,Terry Refinances Her Home

question 21

Multiple Choice

On August 1 of the current year,Terry refinances her home and borrows $240,000.Terry is required to pay two points on the loan.The loan is secured by the residence and the charging of points is an established business practice in the area.The term of the loan is 20 years,beginning on August 1 of the current year.How much,if any,of the points may Terry deduct in the current year?

• A)$0
• B)$100
• C)$240
• D)$4,800

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