A taxpayer uses borrowed funds to acquire non-dividend-paying corporate stock. Note that interest on borrowed funds may be deducted in the period paid, up to the amount of net investment income from...

A taxpayer uses borrowed funds to acquire non-dividend-paying corporate stock. Note that interest on borrowed funds may be deducted in the period paid, up to the amount of net investment income from other stocks or investments (that is, interest and dividend income). Comment on the tax consequences of this plan.