Ramon Incurs $55,400 of Interest Expense This Year Related to His

question 74

Multiple Choice

Ramon incurs $55,400 of interest expense this year related to his investments.His investment income includes $23,000 of interest and a $25,000 net capital gain on the sale of securities.Ramon has asked you to compute the amount of his deduction for investment interest,taking into consideration any options he might have.The maximum amount of Ramon's investment interest expense deduction for the year is:

• A)$13,000.
• B)$23,000.
• C)$48,000.
• D)$55,400.
• E)None of the above.

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