Stuart Owns a 20% Interest in a Partnership (Not Involved

question 29

Multiple Choice

Stuart owns a 20% interest in a partnership (not involved in real estate) in which his at-risk amount was $18,000 at the beginning of the year.The partnership produces a $50,000 loss for the year.What is Stuart's at-risk amount at the end of the year?

• A)$0.
• B)$8,000.
• C)$10,000.
• D)($32,000).

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