In 2015 Bonnie,a Sole Proprietor,loaned Her Employee,John,$10,000 to Help Him

question 9

Multiple Choice

In 2015 Bonnie,a sole proprietor,loaned her employee,John,$10,000 to help him buy a car.In 2017,before he repaid the $10,000,Bonnie told John that she was "tearing up" the $10,000 note in recognition of his strong job performance.How should John treat the amount forgiven?

• A)taxable income in year of loan
• B)taxable income in year of forgiveness
• C)excludible gift in year of loan
• D)excludible gift in year of forgiveness

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