Kim Dies Owning a Passive Activity with a Basis of $75,000

question 86

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Kim dies owning a passive activity with a basis of $75,000, a fair market value of $140,000, and suspended losses of $80,000.All of the $80,000 passive loss can be deducted on Kim's final income tax return.

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Definitions:

Breach of Contract

Occurs when one party fails to fulfill their obligations under the contract, allowing the other party to seek legal remedies.

Bankruptcy

The process by which an insolvent person voluntarily or involuntarily transfers assets to a trustee for distribution to creditors.

Builder's Lien Act

Legislation that gives builders and contractors a right to secure payment for labor and materials through a lien on the property they have worked on.

Attachment

Under the Personal Property Security Act, the situation in which value has been given pursuant to the contract, giving the creditor a claim against the assets used as security if there is a default by the debtor.