Which, If Any, of the Following Items Has No Effect

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which, if any, of the following items has no effect on the stock basis of an S corporation shareholder?

• A) Operating income.
• B) Long-term capital gain.
• C) Cost of goods sold.
• D) Short-term capital loss.
• E) The 20% QBI deduction.

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