For Purposes of the Application of the Passive Loss Limitations,a

question 69

True/False

For purposes of the application of the passive loss limitations,a closely held C corporation is a C corporation in which more than 50 percent of the stock is owned by five or fewer individuals at any time during the last half of the taxable year.

---

Definitions:

A Hedge

A protective barrier consisting of closely planted bushes or shrubs; metaphorically, a means to minimize risk or shield against losses.

A Disclaimer

A statement that denies something, especially responsibility, or sets forth a limitation to avoid legal or other potential liabilities.

Back-Channel Feedback

The small vocal and visual comments a listener makes while a speaker is talking, without taking over the speaking turn. This includes responses such as “Yeah,” “Huh?” “M-hmn,” head nods, brief smiles, and completions of the speaker’s words. Back-channel feedback is crucial to coordinate conversation smoothly.

Paralanguage

All the vocal aspects of speech other than words, including loudness, pitch, speed of speaking, pauses, sighs, laughter, and so on.