Caroyl Made a Gift to Tim of a Passive Activity

question 60

Multiple Choice

Caroyl made a gift to Tim of a passive activity (adjusted basis of $50,000, suspended losses of $20,000, and a fair market value of $80,000) . No gift tax resulted from the transfer.

• A) Tim's adjusted basis is $80,000, and Tim can deduct the $20,000 of suspended losses in the future.
• B) Tim's adjusted basis is $80,000.
• C) Tim's adjusted basis is $50,000, and the suspended losses are lost.
• D) Tim's adjusted basis is $50,000, and Tim can deduct the $20,000 of suspended losses in the future.
• E) None of the above.

Understand the accounting treatments and presentation in financial statements of compensating balance agreements.

Learn the criteria for revenue recognition, especially in scenarios involving rights of return and collectibility issues.

Distinguish between cash, cash equivalents, and other types of financial assets and their implications on balance sheet presentation.

Acquire knowledge on the determination and reporting of the total cash balance on the balance sheet.

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Definitions:

Par Value

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Market Price

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Shares Outstanding

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