Dwight Owns an Apartment Complex That Has a $30,000 Loss

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Dwight owns an apartment complex that has a $30,000 loss. His adjusted gross income is $85,000 before the loss. Since he qualifies as an active participant he may deduct $25,000.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Expenses that change in proportion with the production activity of a business.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, or insurance.

Operating Income

Operating income is the profit realized from a business's core operations, excluding deductions of interest and taxes.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion with the level of output or production activity.