Rollie's monthly mortgage payment was $2400 last year and over average 7% of each payment was interest. Of Rollie's itemizes deductions on his federal income tax return how much can he deduct for mortgage interest?
Answer:
Total yearly deduction as interest is $ \(2016\\\)
Step-by-step explanation:
Interest paid per month in the mortgage amount \(= 7\\\) %
Monthly payment made \(= 2400\\\) dollar
Total monthly mortgage deduction
\(= 2,400 * \frac{7}{100} \\= 168\\\)
Total annual mortgage deduction
\(= 168 *12\\= 2016\\\)