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Level Basic Advanced Military International

Adjustments to Income Workout

Student Loan Interest

Skills Warm Up: Student Loan Interest

Question 1 of 1

Cassandra's mother obtained a loan for her daughter's qualified educational expenses. Cassandra, who is her mother's dependent, has agreed to pay the interest on the loan. Who can claim the deduction for student loan interest?

Cassandra's mother, who is legally liable for the loan
Cassandra, who is paying the interest on the loan
Either person, as long as they do not both claim the deduction
Neither Cassandra nor her mother