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John paid $10,000 in mortgage interest last year. He and his wife earned $150,000 from their jobs last year. Based on their circumstances, they can deduct the mortgage interest from their taxable income, meaning they only have to

pay federal income tax on what amount?

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Answer:

$140,000

Step-by-step explanation:

$150,000-$10,000= $140,000

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