The Chen Trust Incurred the Following Items During the Year

question 133

Multiple Choice

The Chen Trust incurred the following items during the year. What is Chen's deduction for the tax preparation fees? $\begin{array}{lr}\text { Taxable interest received } & \$ 40,000 \\\text { Tax-exempt interest received } & 60,000 \\\text { Tax preparation fees paid } & 5,000\end{array}$

• A) $0
• B) $2,000
• C) $3,000
• D) $5,000

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