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 the above.

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