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2 August, 20:18

Raul is married and files a joint tax return. His current investment interest expense of 95,000 is related to a loan used to purchase a parcel of unimproved land being held as an investment. Income from investments [dividends (not qualified) and interest] total $18,000. Raul paid and deducted $5,000 of real estate taxes on the unimproved land. He also has a $4,500 net long-term capital gain from the sale of another parcel of unimproved land. Raul's maximum investment interest deduction for the year is: a. $95,000. b. $18,000. c. $17,500. d. $13,000. e. None of the above.

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  1. 2 August, 20:37
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    c. $17,500

    Explanation:

    The computation of investment interest deduction is given below:-

    Income from investment

    Interest and dividends $18,000

    Add: Long term capital gain $4,500

    Less: Investment expenses $5,000

    Net investment income $17,500

    Here capital gain is not included in the investment income
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