Alex Is a Self-Employed Dentist Who Operates a Qualifying Office

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Multiple Choice

Alex is a self-employed dentist who operates a qualifying office in his home.Alex has $180,000 gross income from his practice and $160,000 of expenses directly related to the business,i.e.,non-home office expenses.Alex's allocable home office expenses for mortgage interest expenses and property taxes are $14,000 and other home office expenses are $9,000.What is Alex's total allowable home office deduction?

• A)$9,000
• B)$14,000
• C)$20,000
• D)$23,000

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Definitions:

Fixed Overhead

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales volume, including rent, salaries, and insurance.

Monthly Lease Payments

Regular payments made for the use of property or equipment over a set period, typically agreed upon in a lease contract.

Production Equipment

The machinery and tools used in the production process to manufacture products.

Cost Of Goods Sold

The expenses directly linked to the creation of products a company sells, including both materials and labor costs.