At the Beginning of the Tax Year,Zach's Basis for His

question 115

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of the tax year,Zach's basis for his partnership interest and his amount at risk in the partnership was $30,000.His share of partnership items for the year consisted of tax-exempt interest income of $2,000 and an ordinary loss of $44,000.He also received a distribution from the partnership of $20,000 cash during the year.For the tax year,Zach will report:

• A)A nontaxable distribution of $20,000, an ordinary loss of $10,000, and a suspended loss carryforward of $34,000.
• B)An ordinary loss of $32,000, a suspended loss carryforward of $12,000, and a taxable distribution of $20,000.
• C)A nontaxable distribution of $20,000, an ordinary loss of $12,000, and a suspended loss carryforward of $32,000.
• D)An ordinary loss of $44,000 and a nontaxable distribution of $20,000.

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Definitions:

Insurable Interest

A stake or a legal right in the preservation of an item, person, or property that allows an individual or entity to obtain insurance coverage against loss or damage.

Supply Stoppages

Interruptions or halts in the provision or delivery of goods and services, often due to disputes, logistics issues, or external factors.

Salvage

The act of rescuing a ship, its crew, and cargo from peril at sea, often entailing the recovery of parts or property from damage or destruction.

Subrogation

A legal principle allowing an entity, such as an insurance company, to step into the shoes of another party to pursue recovery from the party responsible for a loss or damage.