Suppose at the Beginning of 2018, Jamaal's Basis in His

question 19

Multiple Choice

Suppose at the beginning of 2018, Jamaal's basis in his S corporation stock is $0, he has a $0 debt basis associated with a $10,000 loan he made to the S corporation and a $5,000 suspended loss from the S corporation. In 2018, Jamaal contributed $8,000 to the S corporation, and the S corporation had ordinary income of $4,000. Assume that Jamaal owns 40% of the S corporation. What is Jamaal's stock and debt basis at the end of 2018?

• A) $0 stock basis; $4,600 debt basis.
• B) $0 stock basis; $9,600 debt basis.
• C) $4,600 stock basis; $0 debt basis.
• D) $9,600 stock basis; $0 debt basis.
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus in a market, reflecting the total net benefit to society from the production and consumption of goods and services.

Trade

The exchange of goods and services between parties, which can be within or across national borders.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually do pay.

Trade

The process of purchasing, vending, or trading products and services among individuals, corporations, or nations.