Sophia, a Single Taxpayer, Is One of the Founding Shareholders

question 7

Multiple Choice

Sophia, a single taxpayer, is one of the founding shareholders of Davis Corporation.She acquired her Davis Corporation Section 1244 stock four years ago for $163,000.During the current year, Sophia sold all of her Davis stock to an unrelated party for $40,000.There were no other capital gains or losses reported on her tax return for the year.What is the maximum amount of loss that can be deducted on Sophia's current year tax return for the Davis stock?

• A)$3,000
• B)$50,000
• C)$53,000
• D)$123,000

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Definitions:

Income

Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work, through investments, or from business activities.

Total Tax

The cumulative amount of taxes an individual or entity is required to pay, including federal, state, local, and other applicable taxes.

Net New Borrowing

Net New Borrowing refers to the amount of new borrowing a company takes on, minus any loan repayments, indicating the net increase in its debt level.

Net Working Capital

The gap between what a firm owns in the form of current assets and what it owes as current liabilities, reflecting its ability to cover short-term expenses.