This Year Riley Files Single and Reports AGI of $66,000

question 62

Multiple Choice

This year Riley files single and reports AGI of $66,000.Riley paid $1,200 of interest on a qualified education loan.What amounts can Riley deduct for qualifying education interest?

• A)The deduction for qualifying education interest is $1,200.
• B)The deduction for qualifying education interest is $1,000.
• C)The deduction for qualifying education interest is $720.
• D)The deduction for qualifying education interest is $200.
• E)None of thesE.Riley may deduct the amount paid ($1,200) up to $2,500,reduced by the phase-out amount.The phase-out amount is the amount paid up to $2,500 ($1,200 for Riley) multiplied by 40% [66,000 - 60,000]/15,000 = 40%].Hence,Riley may deduct $720 [$1,200 - [$1,200 × 40%] = $720].

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