Rock Island Corporation Generated Taxable Income (Before Deductions for Depreciation

question 19

Essay

Rock Island Corporation generated taxable income (before deductions for depreciation, interest expense and net operating loss carryovers) of $1 million this year. Taxable income was computed on $50 million of revenues and included $50,000 of interest income. The company paid $450,000 in interest expense. What is Rock Island's maximum business interest deduction for the year?

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