Douglas and Dena Paid the Following Amounts of Interest During

question 40

Essay

Douglas and Dena paid the following amounts of interest during the current year:
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a.Calculate the amount of their allowable deduction for investment interest for the current year.
b.Calculate the amount of Douglas and Dena's total allowable deduction for interest for the current year.

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