A Taxpayer Is Allowed to Deduct Interest Expense Incurred on Home

question 36

True/False

A taxpayer is allowed to deduct interest expense incurred on home equity indebtedness limited to the lesser of $100,000 or the home equity (FMV of the residence less the acquisition indebtedness).

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