Jessica purchased a home on January 1, 2021, for $690,000 by making a down payment of $280,000 and financing the remaining $410,000 with a loan, secured by the residence, at 6 percent. During 2021 and 2022, Jessica made interest-only payments on this loan of $24,600 (each year). On July 1, 2021, when her home was worth $690,000, Jessica borrowed an additional $172,500 secured by the home at an interest rate of 8 percent. During 2021, she made interest-only payments on the second loan in the amount of $6,900. During 2022, she made interest-only payments on the second loan in the amount of $13,800. What is the maximum amount of the $38,400 interest expense Jessica paid during 2022 that she may deduct as an itemized deduction if she used the proceeds of the second loan to finish the basement in her home and landscape her yard? (Assume not married filing separately.)

Multiple Choice

A. $13,800

B. $7,800

C. $36,141

D. $38,400

E. $0