Menard is single and has the following income and expensesForm W-2 wagesInterest income received from savings accountMortgage interest on primary residence(acquisition debt of $350,000)Investment interest expensePersonal credit card interestCar loan interest on SUVLate fees on mortgage$76,500$4,000($27,000)Answer:(6,000)($2,600)($1,200)($50)Menard plans to itemize this year. What is his total allowable deduction for interestexpense on his Schedule A?

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