Myriah Earns Salary of $80,000 and $20,000 of Dividend Income

question 654

Multiple Choice

Myriah earns salary of $80,000 and $20,000 of dividend income from her stock portfolio this year. Myriah owns a passive activity from which she incurs a $10,000 loss. In addition, the passive activity has generated tax credits this year, and Myriah's share is $5,000. What portion of the $5,000 of tax credits can Myriah apply against her tax liability this year?

• A) $2,000
• B) $1,000
• C) $0
• D) $5,000

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