Since Jessica used the proceeds of the second loan to improve her acquired home, the two debts are counted as acquisition indebtedness, and she can deduct $28,000 as an itemized deduction for mortgage interest expense.
Data and Calculations:
Home Purchase on January 1, 2021 = $500,000
Down payment made $200,000
Mortgage financing obtained = $300,000
Mortgage interest rate = 6%
Interest-only payments in 2021 and 2022 = $18,000 ($300,000 x 6%) each
Additional mortgage on July 1, 2021 = $125,000
Interest rate for the second mortgage = 8%
Interest-only payment in 2021 = $5,000 ($125,000 x 8% x 6/12)
Interest-only payment in 2022 = $10,000 ($125,000 x 8%)
Total interest-only payment in 2022 = $28,000 ($18,000 +$10,000)
Question Options:
a. $0
b. $10,000
c. $26,353
d. $26,000
e. $28,000
Thus, the maximum amount that Jessica may deduct as an itemized deduction is $28,000.
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