Tracy Invested in the Following Stocks and Bonds During 2017

question 131

Essay

Tracy invested in the following stocks and bonds during 2017.
To finance the investments,she borrowed $100,000 from Swan Bank.Interest expense paid on the loan during 2017 was $5,000.During 2017,Tracy received $1,250 of dividend income from Blue,Inc.and $3,000 of interest income on the municipal bonds.

a.​Determine the amount of Tracy's gross income.
b.Determine the maximum amount of Tracy's deductible interest expense.

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