During the current year, Trisha purchases a breach front condominium for $550,00
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During the current year, Trisha purchases a breach front condominium for $550,000, paying $80,000 down and taking out a $470,000 mortgage, secured by the property. At the time of the purchase , the outstanding mortgage on her principal residence is $700,000. This debt is secured by the residence and the FMV of the principal residence is $1,100,000. She purchased the principal residence in 1997. Requirement What is the amount of qualified indebtedness on which Trisha may deduct the interest payments?
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Answer
The amount of qualified indebtedness on which Trisha may deduct the interest payments:
=$470000+$700000 =$1,170,000 or statue limit of $1,000,000
Which ever is lesser
Hence, Qualified Mortgage indebtedness is $1,000,000
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