For the year ended December 31,2016,Sheniqua,a single professional,reported the following: Net investment income from interest,$14,000
Other expenses unrelated to the generation of interest,$6,000
Investment interest expense on funds borrowed in 2015 to purchase stocks and bonds,$15,000
What is the maximum amount that Sheniqua can deduct in 2016 as investment interest expense?
A)$14,000.
B)$6,000.
C)$15,000.
D)$8,000.

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The maximum amount Sheniqua can deduct as investment interest expense is limited to her net investment income, which is $14,000.

For the Year Ended December 31,2016,Sheniqua,a Single Professional,reported the Following