Walter Pays Interest Expense of $2,100 to Acquire His Investment

question 51

Multiple Choice

Walter pays interest expense of $2,100 to acquire his investment portfolio during the current year. Walter receives $5,000 in interest from investments in General Motors and Xerox bonds, and $2,500 in interest from investments in City of San Francisco bonds. How much may Walter deduct for the current year?

• A)$- 0 -
• B)$ 700
• C)$1,050
• D)$1,400
• E)$4,200

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