A Calendar Year C Corporation Reports a $41,000 NOL in 2018

question 16

Multiple Choice

A calendar year C corporation reports a $41,000 NOL in 2018, but it elects S status for 2019 and generates an NOL of $30,000 in that year. At all times during 2019, the stock of the corporation was owned by the same 10 shareholders, each of whom owned 10% of the stock. Kris, one of the 10 shareholders, holds an S stock basis of $2,300 at the beginning of 2019. How much of the 2019 loss, if any, is deductible by Kris?

• A) $0
• B) $2,300
• C) $3,000
• D) $7,100

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Definitions:

Incurred

Costs or expenses that a company has obtained or become responsible for as a result of its operations.

Accrual-Basis Accounting

An accounting method where revenue and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when the cash is received or paid.

Deferred Revenue

Income received by a company for goods or services yet to be delivered or performed, recognized as a liability until the obligation is fulfilled.

Unearned Rent

is income received by a landlord for rent that has been paid in advance by a tenant but has not yet been earned.