Jim has a house payment of $2,000 per month of which $1,700 is deductible interest and real estate taxes with the remaining $300 representing a repayment of the principal balance of the note. Jim's marginal tax rate is 30%. What is Jim's after-tax cost of his house payment?

A. $540
B. $1,460
C. $1,490
D. $600
E. Some other amount

Ans: C. $1,490

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