The expenses associated with the rental of a residence used for both personal and rental purposes are subject to three possible tax treatments. Which of the following is not included as one of the three?
A)If a residence is rented for fewer than 15 days during the year the rental period is disregarded and the residence is regarded as a personal residence for tax purposes.
B)If the residence is rented for 15 days or more and is used for personal purposes for not more than 14 days or 10 percent of the days rented, whichever is greater, the residence is treated as rental property.
C)If the residence is rented for 15 days or more and is used for personal purposes for not more than 14 days or 10 percent of the days rented, whichever is greater, the residence is treated as a personal residence for tax purposes.
D)If the residence is rented for 15 days or more and is used for personal purposes for more than 14 days or 10 percent of the days rented, whichever is greater, allocable rental expenses are allowed only to the extent of rental income.

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The three possible tax treatments for expenses associated with the rental of a residence used for both personal and rental purposes are: disregard rental period if rented for fewer than 15 days, treat as rental property if rented for 15 days or more and used for personal purposes for not more than 14 days or 10 percent of the days rented (whichever is greater), and treat as personal residence for tax purposes if rented for 15 days or more and used for personal purposes for not more than 14 days or 10 percent of the days rented (whichever is greater). Option C correctly describes the third possible tax treatment.

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