Travis Is a 30% Owner of 3 Rental Houses

question 119

Multiple Choice

Travis is a 30% owner of 3 rental houses. He spends 625 hours a year managing the properties. In addition, he owns a 20% interest in a real estate business to which he devotes 1,800 hours a year. The rental units generate a total loss of $22,000, and Travis' adjusted gross income in the current year, before considering the rental properties, is $120,000. How much of the loss can Travis deduct?

• A)$- 0 -
• B)$4,500
• C)$6,600
• D)$15,000
• E)$22,000

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Definitions:

Process Innovation

The introduction of a new or significantly improved production or delivery method to reduce costs, improve quality, or produce a good or service more efficiently.

Economies of Scale

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Lower-Cost Method

A cost-minimization strategy that involves choosing the most economical options in order to reduce expenses and improve efficiency.

Process Innovation

The implementation of a new or significantly improved production or delivery method.