Carl, a Physician, Earns $200,000 from His Medical Practice in the Current

question 51

Multiple Choice

Carl, a physician, earns $200,000 from his medical practice in the current year. He receives $45,000 in dividends and interest during the year as well as $5,000 of income from a passive activity. In addition, he incurs a loss of $50,000 from an investment in a passive activity. What is Carl's AGI for the current year after considering the passive investment?

• A) $195,000
• B) $200,000
• C) $240,000
• D) $245,000
• E) None of the above

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