Bill Has a Mortgage Loan on His Personal Residence

Bill has a mortgage loan on his personal residence. He decides to pay 18 months of interest ($2,000 per month or $36,000 total) in advance on October 1, 2019. How much of the advance interest payment can he deduct in 2019?

A) $6,000
B) $24,000
C) $36,000
D) Mortgage interest is not deductible.
E) If a taxpayer makes an advance payment, he may not deduct any interest.

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