On December 31, Erica Sumners Owns One Share of an S

question 20

Essay

On December 31, Erica Sumners owns one share of an S corporation's 10 outstanding shares of stock. The basis of Erica's share is $300. The next year, the S corporation incurs a loss of $3,650. Determine the amount of the loss allocated to Erica, and calculate her stock basis at the end of the second year.

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Definitions:

Reasonable Time

An undefined period which is fair and appropriate under the circumstances for the performance of a certain action or fulfillment of a duty in a legal context.

Offer Expired

A situation where a proposal for a contract or agreement has reached its time limit without acceptance, rendering it void.

Communicating Acceptance

The process by which the party to whom an offer has been made notifies the offeror that they accept the terms of the offer.

Specified Means

A clearly defined method or procedure outlined for achieving a given end or goal.