In March of the current year, Marcus began investigating the possibility of opening a specialty clothing store. From March through June, he spent $2,300 on a market survey, $2,700 in consulting fees to find the best location and $3,600 in professional fees setting up an accounting and inventory system. Although he had never run his own business before, on August 1 he opened his doors for business. What is the maximum amount of deduction for the current year attributable to these expenditures?
A. $5,100
B. $0
C. $8,600
D. $5,000
Answer: A
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