All of the Following Would Reduce the Basis of a Shareholder's

question 99

Multiple Choice

All of the following would reduce the basis of a shareholder's stock in an S corporation,except

• A)a shareholder's pro rata share of nontaxable distributions by the S corporation to its shareholders.
• B)a shareholder's share of all loss and deduction items of the S corporation that are separately stated and passed through to the shareholder.
• C)a shareholder's pro rata share of any nondeductible expenses of the S corporation.
• D)a shareholder's pro rata share of loan repayments made by the S corporation.

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Definitions:

Compounded Quarterly

The process of calculating and adding interest to the principal sum of an investment or loan on a quarterly basis, thus increasing the amount on which subsequent interest is calculated.

Semiannually Compounded

Interest calculation method where the interest earned is added to the principal twice per year, effectively growing the investment more quickly than simple interest.

Compound Annual

A calculation of the total compound interest earned or payable over a period of one year.

Hourly Wage

The amount of money paid for each hour of work, commonly used in part-time and some full-time employment.