In 2019, Pablo, who is not otherwise involved in the gas station business, spends $53,000 investigating the acquisition of a gas station. All costs are ordinary and necessary. Pablo acquires the gas station and begins business on Nov. 1, 2019. What amount can Pablo deduct in 2019 for the expenses incurred in investigating the acquisition of the gas station if Pablo makes an election to accelerate his deductions as much as possible?

The answer is not 2000!