During the Year, the Following Items Were Charged to the Interest

question 64

Multiple Choice

During the year, the following items were charged to the interest expense account of Doe Corporation: Interest on additional income taxes assessed two years ago $400
Interest on bank loan to finance installation of new machinery. Bank loan was refinanced when installation was completed
Interest deducted by bank from proceeds of Doe Corporation's 60- day note signed December 1, payable in full 60 days later
$700
$500
Fte maximum amount of interest expense that Doe Corporation, an accrual basis taxpayer, can deduct for the current year is:

• A) $1,600
• B) $1,100
• C) $1,350
• D) $700
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

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