A Subchapter S or S Corporation Is

question 88

Multiple Choice

A Subchapter S or S Corporation is:

• A)a special class of close corporation under the MBCA.
• B)an IRS tax treatment option for corporations owned by a limited number of shareholders.
• C)a not-for-profit corporation.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

At-Risk Amount

The maximum amount of money an investor stands to lose in an investment, which limits loss deduction claims for tax purposes.

Passive Loss Rules

are tax rules that limit the ability to deduct losses from passive activities unless the taxpayer materially participates in the activity.

Passive Activity

Economic activities in which the investor does not materially participate, often related to rental property or businesses in which the person does not actively manage.

At-Risk Amount

The value of money that an investor can actually lose in an investment, often determining the limit of deductible losses in tax contexts.