During the year (not a leap year), Anna rented her vacation home for 30 days, used it personally for 20 days, and left it vacant for 315 days. She had the following income and expenses:
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Rent income
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$7,000
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Expenses
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Real estate taxes
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2,500
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Interest on mortgage
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9,000
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Utilities
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2,400
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Repairs
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1,000
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Roof replacement (a capital expenditure)
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12,000
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Depreciation
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7,500
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a. Compute Anna's net rent income or loss and the amounts she can itemize on her tax return, using the court's approach to allocating property taxes and interest.
b. How would your answer in part (a) differ using the IRS's method of allocating property taxes and interest?