Brittany (age 35) is single and has AGI of $75,000. She has maxed out her contributions to her 401(k) and wants to make a contribution to her traditional IRA. How much can she contribute and would any of the contribution be deductible?

Kim just finalized her divorce and is ordered to pay alimony to her ex-husband.  Kim’s best friend Beth got divorced in 2017 and has helped Kim thru the process.  Beth was also ordered to pay alimony and let Kim know that these payments are deductible on Beth’s tax return.  Kim was thrilled to learn this as she will also be able to deduct alimony payments to her ex. 

Which one of the following deductions will adjust regular income in calculating AMT?

A short-term capital gain is a gain from a capital asset held for less than 12 months.

Which one of the following best describes the role of the “at-risk” rules?

Last year, Rudolph refinanced his home. Prior to refinancing, his only outstanding debt was the balance due on his original mortgage of $100,000. Rudolph needed some additional money take advantage of an investment opportunity, so upon refinancing, Rudolph took out a 30-year mortgage for $250,000.  As an added benefit to the refi, Rudolph will be able deduct the interest on the entire $250,000.

Blood is drawn from a central line and an arterial line.  The PvCO2 is 50 torr and PaCO2 is 35 torr. What do these values indicate?

Interpret the following Venous Blood Gas.:Interpret the following VBG as an ABG:pH 7.45, CO2 35, HCO3 24

A patient has a the following values PIP 25 cmH2O and Plat 20 cmH2O.  Two hours later the PIP is 35 and the Plat is 20.  Which of the following could cause these changes?

According to Starling law of fluid dynamics.  If a lack of  protein or salt ends up in the blood vessels what will happen.