Jeremy,an American Citizen,earned $200,000 During 2017 While Employed in Switzerland

question 71

Multiple Choice

Jeremy,an American citizen,earned $200,000 during 2017 while employed in Switzerland.Jeremy is entitled to the maximum foreign-earned income exclusion.Jeremy also incurred $40,000 of deductible expenses attributable to the foreign-earned income.Jeremy may deduct how much in expenses?

• A)$0
• B)$20,420
• C)$19,580
• D)$40,000

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to market stability.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied is exactly equal to the quantity demanded at the market price.

Upward-Sloping Demand

A representation typically contrary to the law of demand, suggesting that as prices increase, the quantity demanded also increases. Generally, this is indicative of Giffen or Veblen goods.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded by consumers is equal to the quantity supplied by producers, leading to market balance.