Alex Is a Self-Employed Dentist Who Operates a Qualifying Office

question 32

Multiple Choice

Alex is a self-employed dentist who operates a qualifying office in his home.Alex has $180,000 gross income from his practice and $160,000 of expenses directly related to the business,i.e.,non-home office expenses.Alex's allocable home office expenses for mortgage interest expenses and property taxes are $14,000 and other home office expenses are $9,000.What is Alex's total allowable home office deduction?

• A)$9,000
• B)$14,000
• C)$20,000
• D)$23,000

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