Reference no: EM132569823

Question - Jessica purchased a home on January 1, 2019, for $730,000 by making a down payment of $290,000 and financing the remaining $440,000 with a loan, secured by the residence, at 6 percent. During 2019 and 2020, Jessica made interest-only payments on this loan of $26,400 (each year). On July 1, 2019, when her home was worth $730,000, Jessica borrowed an additional $182,500 secured by the home at an interest rate of 8 percent. During 2019, she made interest-only payments on the second loan in the amount of $7,300. During 2020, she made interest-only payments on the second loan in the amount of $14,600. What is the maximum amount of the $41,000 interest expense Jessica paid during 2020 that she may deduct as an itemized deduction if she used the proceeds of the second loan to finish the basement in her home and landscape her yard? (Assume not married filing separately.)

a. $0.

b. $14,600.

c. $38,588.

d. $9,000.

e. $41,000.