$2\mathrm{.}59$ Vincent $("$Vinny$")$ Vineyard is a very successful physician in Temecula, California. He earns approximately $$800,000$ per year from his medical practice. His two children have graduated from college, and he and his wife are now "empty$-$nesters." His son, Vincent Jr$.,$ is an officer in the U$.$S$.$ Navy, and his daughter, Valerie, is an electrical engineer in Texas.$$ Vinny has had an interest in wind and grape growing for many years. Now, with more time to devote to other activities, Vinny recently started a winery with an initial investment of $$1,000,000.$ Since the winery is new, he expects it be $8$ to $10$ years before the winery makes a profit. Vinny would like your advice as to any potential tax problems he might have with his new winery investment.

a$.$ What additional information might you want in this situation?

b$.$ Where might that information come from?

c$.$ Are all the given facts pertinent? Which $($if any$)$ are irrelevant?

d$.$ What is the primary research question you would try to answer?

e$.$ Are there any additional research question$($s$)$ you want to address?