When does an expense qualify as housing allowance?

The date a housing expense is considered to be paid depends on the type of payment:

Cash:  Expenses are considered to be housing allowance in the year they are paid. $_____________
Loan:   Expenses are considered to be paid when the loan payments are made. $_____________
Major Credit Card: Expenses are considered to be paid the date of the charge. $_____________
Store Credit Card:  Expenses are considered to be paid as the credit card payments are made. $_____________
 
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