Janet and her husband, Bob, are facing a totally new income tax situation this year. She is a corporate accountant and Bob is an engineer. Their gross salaries total $89,000. Janet and Bob graduated from four-year universities six years ago and are still paying off large college loans. She is attending school part-time now to prepare for the CPA exam. The Emmersons incurred considerable expenses in the process of adopting an infant this year, and also have the ongoing expense of daycare. In January of last year they closed on their new home. Although trained as an accountant, Janet's work has not involved income tax preparation. Help them consider the following questions.
-With a growing family, Janet and Bob know they should start investing more to provide for a secure future. Which of the following issues should they consider as they plan?

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All of the above options should be considered when planning to invest.

A) Interest paid on money borrowed to invest is an itemized deduction, meaning that it can help reduce taxable income if they choose to itemize deductions on their tax return. 
B) Contributions to tax-deferred retirement accounts like 401(k)s or traditional IRAs can decrease taxable income in the current year and grow tax-free until the time of withdrawal. 
C) Qualified dividends and capital gains receive preferential tax treatment and are taxed at a lower rate than ordinary income. 
D) Municipal bond earnings are exempt from federal income tax, making them a good choice for investments for those in higher tax brackets.

Janet and Her Husband, Bob, Are Facing a Totally New