In the Current Year,Julia Earns $9,000 in Net Investment Income

question 19

Multiple Choice

In the current year,Julia earns $9,000 in net investment income and incurs $14,000 of investment interest expense.What is the maximum amount of investment interest expense she is allowed to deduct this year?

• A)$0
• B)$3,000 deductible this year; $11,000 carried forward to next year
• C)$9,000 deductible this year; $5,000 carried forward to next year
• D)$14,000 deductible this year; nothing to be carried forward to next year

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Definitions:

Capital Structure

The combination of borrowing (debt) and ownership (equity) capital employed by a firm to finance its activities and expansion.

Equity-Financed

The method of funding a business through the sale of shares, thus raising capital without incurring debt.

Fixed Asset Turnover

A financial efficiency ratio that measures how well a company utilizes its fixed assets to generate sales.

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity.