Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Basis Limitation on Deduction

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the basis limitation on deduction of partnership losses is false?

• A) If a partner's share of partnership losses exceeds the partner's tax basis in the partnership interest, the excess is not deductible in the current year.
• B) Partnership losses that are not deductible due to the basis limitation can be carried forward indefinitely.
• C) Partners can increase tax basis in their partnership interest only by making additional capital contributions.
• D) If a partnership becomes profitable in the future, the partner's share of such future income will create basis against which loss carryforwards can be deducted.

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