For Each of the Following Situations, Determine Whether the Item

Essay

For each of the following situations, determine whether the item is deductible, and discuss any limitations, which might be placed on the deduction.
a.Carl owns an office building that he rents out to various businesses. During the current year, rental income from the building is $95,000. Carl's allowable expenses relating to the office building are $150,000.
b.Edward sells stock to an unrelated party at a $70,000 loss during the current year.
c.Lee sold furniture at a loss of $5,000 during the current year.