Answer:
the last part of the question is missing, so I looked for it:
a. Randy received $2,200 of interest this year and no other investment income or expenses. His AGI is $75,000.
b. Randy had no investment income this year, and his AGI is $75,000.
a) Randy can deduct $31,575:
- the mortgage interest is deductible
- the car loan interest is not deductible
- he can deduct $4,725 - $2,200 = $2,525 as investment interest expense
b) Randy can deduct $29,050
- the mortgage interest is deductible
- the car loan interest is not deductible
- since he had no investment revenue, he cannot deduct any investment interest expense
Answer:
Increase and decrease the interest rate in the economy by a certain percentage
Explanation:
The Federal Reserve can influence the prevailing interest rates. However, it cannot increase or decrease the interest rate in the economy by a certain percentage. The Federal Reserve influences interests rate by adjusting the fed funds rate. The feds fund rate is the interest rate that banks charge each other when they borrow from each other.
The Federal Reserve can lend to commercial banks, Adjust reserve requirements, and buy and sell U.S. securities.
Answer:
b. $20,000
Explanation:
Goodwill = Investment in Subsidiary - (Asset With book value - Liability with book value) - (Fair value of Asset - Book value of Asset)
Goodwill = $95,000 - ($86,400 - $15,000) - ($90,000 - $86,400)
Goodwill = $95,000 - $71,400 - $3,600
Goodwill = $20,000
So, parent should record goodwill on this purchase of $20,000
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