Suppose That at the Beginning of 2020 Jamaal's Basis in His

question 98

Multiple Choice

Suppose that at the beginning of 2020 Jamaal's basis in his S corporation stock is $1,700 and he has a $10,700 debt basis associated with a $10,700 loan he made to the S corporation. In 2020, Jamaal's share of S corporation income is $4,700, and he received a $7,700 distribution from the S corporation. What is Jamaal's stock and debt basis after these transactions?

• A) $0 stock basis; $9,400 debt basis
• B) $0 stock basis; $10,700 debt basis
• C) $6,400 stock basis; $10,700 debt basis
• D) $6,400 stock basis; $3,000 debt basis
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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