Jenny and Jerry have a home with a fair market value of $625,000. They borrowed $400,000 ten years ago to purchase the home. They currently owe $250,000 on the acquisition loan. They recently borrowed $110,000 on a home-equity loan. The proceeds were used to purchase a car, take a vacation, and redecorate their home. What is the maximum amount of their indebtedness that can generate deductible interest in the current year?

Jenny and Jerry have a home with a fair market value of $625,000. They borrowed $400,000 ten years ago to purchase the home. They currently owe $250,000 on the acquisition loan. They recently borrowed $110,000 on a home-equity loan. The proceeds were used to purchase a car, take a vacation, and redecorate their home. What is the maximum amount of their indebtedness that can generate deductible interest in the current year?

SWFT Comprehensive Vol 2020

43rd Edition

ISBN:9780357391723

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter10: Deduct Ions And Losses: Certain Itemized Deduct Ions

Section: Chapter Questions

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