Boston Company, an Electing S Corporation, Has an Operating Loss

question 88

Multiple Choice

Boston Company, an electing S corporation, has an operating loss of $400,000 for the current year. Hank owns a 40% interest in the company and is a material participant. At the beginning of the year, Hank's adjusted basis in the stock is $30,000. During the year the company borrows $100,000 with a recourse note. How much of the loss can Hank deduct on his current-year income tax return?

• A)$- 0 -
• B)$ 30,000
• C)$ 70,000
• D)$160,000
• E)$200,000

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Definitions:

Inventory Cost Formula

The method used to determine the cost of goods available for sale or the cost of goods sold, such as FIFO (First-In, First-Out), LIFO (Last-In, First-Out), or Average Cost.

Prior Writedown

A reduction in the book value of an asset when its market value falls below its current book value, previously accounted for in financial statements.

Consigned Goods

Items given to a third party to sell on behalf of the owner, but the owner retains ownership until the goods are sold.