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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