Ralph Is Single and Reports the Following Items for 2019

question 101

Multiple Choice

Ralph is single and reports the following items for 2019: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Nonbusiness capital gains } & \$ 9,000 \\\text { Nonbusiness capital losses } & ( 3,000 ) \\\text { Interest income } & 6,000 \\\text { Itemized deductions (none of the amount resulted from a casualty loss) } & ( 10,000 ) \end{array}$$ In calculating Ralph's net operating loss and with respect to these amounts only, what amount must be added back to taxable income (loss) ?

• A)$0
• B)$200
• C)$2,000
• D)$3,000
• E)None of these.

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