Ted Pays $2,100 Interest on His Automobile Loan,$120 Interest on a Loan

question 102

Multiple Choice

Ted pays $2,100 interest on his automobile loan,$120 interest on a loan to purchase a computer for personal use,$630 interest on credit cards,and $1,100 investment interest expense.Ted has net investment income of $850.Ted's deductible interest is

• A)$850.
• B)$1,100.
• C)$2,950.
• D)$3,200.

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Definitions:

Ordinary Income

Income earned from providing services, including wages, salaries, tips, and commissions, as well as income from investments that are not considered capital gains.

Nondeductible Items

Expenses or items that cannot be subtracted from gross income to reduce taxable income according to tax laws.

Partnership Interest

An ownership share in a partnership that entitles the holder to a portion of the entity's profits and losses.

FMV

Fair Market Value, the price at which property would sell on the open market between a willing buyer and a willing seller.