Arnie Is a 50% Shareholder in Energy Corporation, an S

question 59

Essay

Arnie is a 50% shareholder in Energy Corporation, an S corporation. The S corporation had an $80,000 ordinary loss last year and $10,000 of ordinary income this year. Before accounting for last year's losses, Arnie's basis in his Energy stock is $32,000 and Energy owed Arnie $4,000 (an unsecured note having a basis of $4,000)at the end of last year. In addition, Energy had $100,000 of other liabilities owed to creditors other than Arnie at the end of last year. What income and loss must Arnie report on his current return as a result of owning the Energy stock (ignoring the at-risk and passive activity limitations)?

Understand the impact of tariffs and quotas on domestic prices and production.

Analyze the effects of protectionism on an economy, including temporary protection for infant industries.

Evaluate the relationship between trade policies and their impact on international trade volumes (imports and exports).

Understand the arguments for and against protectionism, including economic efficiency and consumer impact.

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