Juan Paid the Following Amounts of Interest in 2016: $150

question 56

Multiple Choice

Juan paid the following amounts of interest in 2016: $150 on his personal credit card
$9,500 on his home mortgage
$750 on a personal car loan,which was not used for business
$350 on funds borrowed to purchase tax-exempt securities
What is his deductible interest for 2016?

• A)$350.
• B)$9,850.
• C)$1,250.
• D)$9,500.

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