Max, a single taxpayer, has a $270,000 loss from his sole proprietorship. How much of this loss is not deductible after considering the excess business loss rules? Lewis is an unmarried law student at State University, a qualified educational institution. Last year Lewis borrowed $30,000 and used the proceeds to pay his university tuition. This year Lewis paid $1,500 of interest on the loan. Which of the following is a true statement if Lewis reports $40,000 of salary and no other items of income or expense