Lucy Owns and Actively Participates in the Operations of an Apartment

question 77

True/False

Lucy owns and actively participates in the operations of an apartment complex that produces a $50,000 loss during the year.Her modified AGI is $125,000 from an active business.Disregarding any at-risk amount limitation, she may deduct $25,000 of the loss this year, and the remaining $25,000 is a suspended passive activity loss.

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Definitions:

Cents Per Mile

An IRS-allowed method of calculating deductions for business vehicle expenses based on miles driven.

Net Investment Income

The total income received from investment assets, like stocks and bonds, minus related expenses.

Investment Interest Expense

The interest paid on money borrowed to purchase taxable investments, which can be deducted up to the amount of net investment income.

Stock Purchase

The act of buying shares of a corporation, thereby acquiring a portion of ownership in the company.