On December 31,2007,Erica Sumners Owns One Share of an S

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Essay

On December 31,2007,Erica Sumners owns one share of an S corporation's 10 outstanding shares of stock.The basis of Erica's share is $300.During 2008,the S corporation has no income or deductions,but incurs a loss of $3,650.Using the separate-share approach,determine the amount of the loss allocated to Erica and calculate her stock basis in 2008.

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