Over the Course of the Year, Mr

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Multiple Choice

Over the course of the year, Mr. Soo won $8,200 and lost $5,900 gambling in the local casino. Mr. Soo does not itemize deductions on his federal tax return. What is the net effect of his gambling on Mr. Soo's taxable income?

• A) No effect on taxable income.
• B) $8,200 increase in taxable income.
• C) $2,300 increase in taxable income.
• D) None of these choices are correct.

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