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:
Foreign Direct Investment
Explanation:
For an investment to be called a foreign direct investment, a business in one country must purchase a form of controlling ownership in another business which is located in another country. Mergers and acquisitions, opening a new facility in another country, or purchasing properties in another country for the purpose of doing business is called FDI. In the question, America Online purchases office space in India; this is purely an example of Foreign Direct Investment.
Answer:
Landing Service
1. Refer to Landing Service. Because the company is known for its ability to produce lawn furniture more efficiently than any other company in the world, the company must have a(n) ____ advantage.
e. absolute
2. Refer to Landing Service. What type of tax has the Brazilian government imposed on the company?
a. Import duty
Explanation:
Landing Service enjoys absolute advantage with its ability to produce furniture more efficiently than any other company in the world. It implies that Landing Service can produce furniture with lesser input resources than other furniture companies in the world.
Import duty, in this scenario, refers to the tax imposed by the Brazilian government on Landing Service's furniture. This tax increases the price of the furniture for the Brazilian importers and consumers.
