Helen borrowed $200,000 to acquire a parcel of land to be held for investment purpose. During 2010, she paid interest of $20,000 on the loan. She had AGI of $100,000 for the year. Other items related to Helen's investments include the following:
Investment income $14,100
Long-term capital gain on sale of stock $5,500
Investment counsel fees $3,000
Helen is unmarried and elects to itemize her deductions. She has no miscellaneous itemized deduction other than the investment fees.
a. Determine Helen's investment interest deduction for 2010.
b. Discuss the treatment of the portion of Helen's investment interest that is disallowed in 2010.