In the Current Year, Don Has a $55,000 Loss from a Business

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In the current year, Don has a $55,000 loss from a business he owns.His at-risk amount at the end of the year, prior to considering the current-year loss, is $36,000.He will be allowed to deduct the $55,000 loss this year if he is a material participant in the business.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard overhead estimated, based on the actual level of activity.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard variable overhead based on the actual level of activity, reflecting efficiency in using overhead resources.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead costs incurred and the standard variable overhead costs, based on efficient use of resources.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual hourly wage paid to workers and the expected (or standard) wage rate, multiplied by the total hours worked.