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12 November, 00:32

Patrick purchased a home on January 1, year 2018 for $600,000 by making a down payment of $100,000 and financing the remaining $500,000 with a 30-year loan, secured by the residence, at 6 percent. During 2018, Patrick made interest-only payments on the loan of $30,000. On July 1, 2018, when his home was worth $600,000 Patrick borrowed an additional $75,000 secured by the home at an interest rate of 8 percent. During 2018, he made interest-only payments on this loan in the amount of $3,000. What amount of the $33,000 interest expense Patrick paid during 2018 may he deduct as an itemized deduction if he used the $75,000 from the July 1 loan to purchase a car?

a.) $0

b.) $3,000

c.) $30,000

d.) $33,000

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  1. 12 November, 04:06
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    Option (C) is correct.

    Explanation:

    Total Borrowings:

    = Amount borrowed and used to buy homes + Amount borrowed and not used for homes

    = $500,000 + $75,000

    = $575,000

    Total Interest:

    = Interest at 6% + Interest on $75,000

    = ($500,000 * 6%) + $3,000

    = $30,000 + $3,000

    = $33,000

    Therefore, the eligible deduction (Used to buy home) = $30,000

    Hence, Mr. Patrick would be eligible to claim itemized deduction of interest of $30,000.
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