Josh Has Investments in Two Passive Activities

question 111

Multiple Choice

Josh has investments in two passive activities. Activity A, acquired three years ago, produces income in the current year of $60,000. Activity B, acquired last year, produces a loss of $100,000 in the current year. At the beginning of this year, Josh's at-risk amounts in Activities A and B are $10,000 and $100,000, respectively. What is the amount of Josh's suspended passive activity loss with respect to these activities at the end of the current year?

• A) $0
• B) $36,000
• C) $40,000
• D) $100,000
• E) None of the above

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