Karen is single and graduated from Marring University in May of 2017. In January of 2018, she begins repaying her student loans and in 2018 pays $2,800 of interest on the loans. Her adjusted gross income is $51,000.
I.Karen can deduct $2,500 of interest as a deduction for adjusted gross income.
II.Karen can deduct $2,800 of interest as a deduction from adjusted gross income.

Question

Karen is single and graduated from Marring University in May of 2017. In January of 2018, she begins repaying her student loans and in 2018 pays $2,800 of interest on the loans. Her adjusted gross income is $51,000.
I.Karen can deduct $2,500 of interest as a deduction for adjusted gross income.
II.Karen can deduct $2,800 of interest as a deduction from adjusted gross income.
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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct statement is that Karen can deduct $2,500 of interest as a deduction for adjusted gross income. This is the maximum amount of interest that can be deducted for student loan interest. Therefore, statement II is incorrect.

Karen Is Single and Graduated from Marring University in May