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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

Rationale: Harry’s investment interest deduction is $9,500 ($18,500 investment income – $9,000 other investment expenses) this year. The portion of investment interest not deducted currently ($6,000) is carried forward to future years.

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