During the Current Year,Martin Purchases Undeveloped Land as an Investment

question 115

Multiple Choice

During the current year,Martin purchases undeveloped land as an investment.Martin intends to rent the land as pastureland and hopefully sell it later for a profit.In the current year,Martin receives no rent but he does pay taxes of $2,800,mortgage interest of $900 and liability insurance of $500.How much of these expenses can Martin deduct (before any limitations) on his current tax return?

• A)$0
• B)$1,400
• C)$3,700
• D)$4,200

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