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Sam and his wife Ann purchased a home in Lubbock, Texas in 1980 for $100,000. Their original home mortgage was for $90,000. The house has a current market value of $175,000 and a replacement value of $200,000. They still owe $55,000 on their home mortgage. Sam and Sally are now constructing their balance sheet. How should their home be reflected on their current personal balance sheet?

a.) $200,000 asset and $55,000 liability
b.) $200,000 asset and $90,000 liability
c.) $175,000 asset and $55,000 liability
d.) $175,000 asset and $90,000 liability
e.) $100,000 asset and $55,000 liability | c.) $175,000 asset and $55,000 liability | ______ would not be listed as a liability on your balance sheet.

a.) Taxes owed
b.) Loan balances …show more content…

The lender requires total installment loan payments not exceed 35% of gross monthly income. Based on Barb and Bob's financial data below, what is the maximum monthly mortgage payment for which they can qualify?

Monthly Gross Income $4,000
Car Payment $350
Student Loan Payment $200

a.) $1,400
b.) $1,208
c.) $1,050
d.) $ 850
e.) $ 500 | d.) $850 | Molly and Justin are considering contributing $5,000 to their favorite, tax deductible charity. This contribution will bring their total itemized deductions to $20,000. Assuming they are in the 28% marginal tax bracket, how much will they save in taxes by contributing this $5,000 to charity?

a.) $ 0
b.) $ 840
c.) $1,400
d.) $2,000
e.) $5,000 | c.) $1,400 | Buddy Slaton has only one itemized deduction item, the $3,000 he gave to his church. His standard deduction this year is $5,450, and he is in the 15% marginal tax bracket. How much will his contribution to the church save Buddy in taxes this year?

a.) $4,400
b.) $3,000
c.) $

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