In March of the Current Year, Marcus Began Investigating the Possibility

question 1184

Multiple Choice

In March of the current year, Marcus began investigating the possibility of opening a specialty clothing store. From March through June, he spent $2,300 on a market survey, $2,700 in consulting fees to find the best location and $3,600 in professional fees setting up an accounting and inventory system. Although he had never run his own business before, on August 1 he opened his doors for business. What is the maximum amount of deduction for the current year attributable to these expenditures?

• A) $5,100
• B) $8,600
• C) $0
• D) $5,000

Determine the annual percentage rate (APR) for loans with monthly interest charges.

Calculate the year-end balance for investments with monthly compounding.

Convert monthly interest rates into effective annual interest rates (EAR).

Calculate the present value of annuities and perpetuities.

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