Helen,who Is Single,is Considering Purchasing a Residence That Will Provide

question 82

Multiple Choice

Helen,who is single,is considering purchasing a residence that will provide a $28,000 tax deduction for property taxes and mortgage interest.If her marginal tax rate is 25% and her effective tax rate is 20%,what is the amount of Helen's tax savings from purchasing the residence?

• A)$5,600
• B)$7,000
• C)$21,000
• D)$22,400

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Definitions:

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