Howard paid $22,000 in mortgage payments in 2023. $15,000 was forinterest and $7,000 was for principal. The mortgage was originally $450,000.How much can he deduct in 2023 as an itemized deduction for interest?(a) $15,000(b) $22,000© $7,000(d) 0

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Howard paid $22,000 in mortgage payments in 2023. $15,000 was for interest and $7,000 was for principal. The mortgage was originally $450,000. How much can he deduct in 2023 as an itemized deduction for interest? (a) $15,000 (b) $22,000 © $7,000 (d) 0