Which, If Any, of the Following Items Decreases an S

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which, if any, of the following items decreases an S corporation's AAA?

• A) Section 1231 loss.
• B) Expenses related to tax-exempt income.
• C) Depletion in excess of basis.
• D) Distribution from earnings and profits.
• E) None of the above affects the AAA.

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