For 2018, Thomas, a single parent, reported the following amounts relating to his investments: Net investment income
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For 2018, Thomas, a single parent, reported the following amounts relating to his investments:
Net investment income .......................................................................................... $7,000
Interest expense on a loan to purchase stocks ..................................................... 2,000
Interest expense on funds borrowed to purchase land for investment ............ 6,000
What is the maximum amount that Thomas could deduct in 2018 as investment interest expense?
a. $1,000
b. $2,000
c. $6,000
d. $7,000
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Fundamentals Of Taxation 2019
ISBN: 9781260158670
12th Edition
Authors: Ana M. Cruz Dr., Michael Deschamps, Frederick Niswander, Debra Prendergast, Dan Schisler, Jinhee Trone
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