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

question 133

Multiple Choice

Suppose at the beginning of 2018, Jamaal's basis in his S corporation stock was $27,000 and that Jamaal has directly loaned the S corporation $10,000. During 2018, the S corporation reported an $80,000 ordinary business loss and no separately stated items. How much of the ordinary loss is deductible by Jamaal if he owns 50% of the S corporation?

• A) $10,000.
• B) $27,000.
• C) $37,000.
• D) $40,000.
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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