All of the Following Would Reduce the Basis of a Shareholder's

question 99

Multiple Choice

All of the following would reduce the basis of a shareholder's stock in an S corporation,except

• A)a shareholder's pro rata share of nontaxable distributions by the S corporation to its shareholders.
• B)a shareholder's share of all loss and deduction items of the S corporation that are separately stated and passed through to the shareholder.
• C)a shareholder's pro rata share of any nondeductible expenses of the S corporation.
• D)a shareholder's pro rata share of loan repayments made by the S corporation.

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Definitions:

Unconscionability

A doctrine in contract law that describes terms that are so unjustly one-sided that they are considered shockingly unfair or oppressive.

Doctrine of Privity

A principle that states a contract cannot confer rights or impose obligations arising under it on any person or agent except the parties to it.

Statutory Assignment

The transfer of rights or benefits from one party to another as permitted or dictated by statute.

Chose in Action

A personal right to property that is recoverable through legal action, such as debts owed or rights in a contract.