Aretha Has AGI of Less Than $100,000 and a 25

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Aretha has AGI of less than $100,000 and a 25% marginal tax rate. During the year, she reports a $36,000 loss fro Activity A and a $24,000 loss from Activity B. Additionally, Activity A generates $8,000 of tax credits. Both activi and B are passive real estate rental activities in which Anita actively participates and owns over 10% of each acti
a. How much loss can be recognized from each activity?
b. What is the amount of Aretha's suspended loss from each activity?
c. How much of the tax credits can be applied this year?

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