For the Year Ended December 31,2014,Sheniqua,a Single Professional,reported the Following

question 10

Multiple Choice

For the year ended December 31,2014,Sheniqua,a single professional,reported the following: Net investment income from interest,$14,000
Other expenses unrelated to the generation of interest,$6,000
Investment interest expense on funds borrowed in 2013 to purchase stocks and bonds,$15,000
What is the maximum amount that Sheniqua can deduct in 2014 as investment interest expense?

• A)$ 6,000.
• B)$ 8,000.
• C)$14,000.
• D)$15,000.

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