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On February 20,2012,Bill purchased stock in Pink Corporation (the stock is not small business stock) for $1,000.On May 1,2013,the stock became worthless.During 2013,Bill also had an $8,000 loss on § 1244 small business stock purchased two years ago,a $9,000 loss on a nonbusiness bad debt,and a $5,000 long-term capital gain.How should Bill treat these items on his 2013 tax return?

A) $4,000 long-term capital loss and $9,000 short-term capital loss.
B) $4,000 long-term capital loss and $3,000 short-term capital loss.
C) $8,000 ordinary loss and $3,000 short-term capital loss.
D) $8,000 ordinary loss and $5,000 short-term capital loss.
E) $8,000 long-term capital loss and $6,000 short-term capital loss.

F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

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Al,who is single,has a gain of $40,000 on the sale of § 1244 stock (small business stock)and a loss of $80,000 on the sale of § 1244 stock.As a result,Al has a $40,000 ordinary loss.

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Norm's car,which he uses 100% for personal purposes,was completely destroyed in an accident in 2013.The car's adjusted basis at the time of the accident was $13,000.Its fair market value was $10,000.The car was covered by a $2,000 deductible insurance policy.Norm did not file a claim against the insurance policy because of a fear that reporting the accident would result in a substantial increase in his insurance rates.His adjusted gross income was $14,000 (before considering the loss) .What is Norm's deductible loss?

In determining whether a debt is a business or nonbusiness bad debt,the debtor's use of the borrowed funds is important.

Lucy owns and actively participates in the operations of an apartment complex that produces a $50,000 loss during the year.Her modified AGI is $125,000 from an active business.Disregarding any at-risk amount limitation,she may deduct $25,000 of the loss,and the remaining $25,000 is a suspended passive loss.

Three years ago,Sharon loaned her sister $30,000 to buy a car.A note was issued for the loan with the provision for monthly payments of principal and interest.Last year,Sharon purchased a car from the same dealer,Hank's Auto.As partial payment for the car,the dealer accepted the note from Sharon's sister.At the time Sharon purchased the car,the note had a balance of $18,000.During the current year,Sharon's sister died.Hank's Auto was notified that no further payments on the note would be received.At the time of the notification,the note had a balance due of $15,500.What is the amount of loss,with respect to the note,that Hank's Auto may claim on the current year tax return?

Vail owns interests in a beauty salon,a natural foods store,and a tanning salon.Several full-time employees work at each of the enterprises.As of the end of November of the current year,Vail has worked 180 hours in the beauty salon,220 hours at the natural foods store,and 80 hours at the tanning salon.These three ventures collectively will produce income.Vail also owns one other passive activity that is producing a loss (a limited partnership in which she has reported no participation).How should Vail plan her activities for the remainder of the year?

Pat sells a passive activity for $100,000 that has an adjusted basis of $55,000.During the years of her ownership,$60,000 of losses have been incurred that were suspended under the passive activity loss rules.In addition,the passive activity generated tax credits of $10,000 that were not utilized and suspended.Determine the tax treatment to Pat on the disposition of the property.

Anne sells a rental house for $100,000 (adjusted basis of $55,000).During her ownership,$60,000 of losses have been suspended under the passive activity loss rules.Determine the tax treatment to Anne on the disposition of the property.

Last year,Ted invested $100,000 for a 50% interest in a partnership in which he was a material participant.The partnership incurred a loss,and Ted's share was $150,000.Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Pablo,who is single,has $95,000 of salary,$10,000 of income from a limited partnership,and a $27,000 passive loss from a real estate rental activity in which he actively participates.His modified adjusted gross income is $95,000.Of the $27,000 loss,how much is deductible?

On July 20,2011,Matt (who files a joint return) purchased 3,000 shares of Orange Corporation stock (the stock is § 1244 small business stock) for $24,000.On November 10,2012,Matt purchased an additional 1,000 shares of Orange Corporation stock from a friend for $150,000.On September 15,2013,Matt sold the 4,000 shares of stock for $120,000.How should Matt treat the sale of the stock on his 2013 return?

On June 2,2012,Fred's TV Sales sold Mark a large HD TV,on account,for $12,000.Fred's TV Sales uses the accrual method.In 2013,when the balance on the account was $8,000,Mark filed for bankruptcy.Fred was notified that he could not expect to receive any of the amount owed to him.In 2014,final settlement was made and Fred received $1,000.How much bad debt loss can Fred deduct in 2014?

If a business debt previously deducted as partially worthless becomes totally worthless this year,only the amount not previously deducted can be deducted this year.

Roger owns and actively participates in the operations of an apartment building which produces a $40,000 loss during the year.He has AGI of $150,000 from an active business.He may deduct $25,000 of the loss.

The amount of partial worthlessness on a nonbusiness bad debt is deducted in the year partial worthlessness is determined.

Last year,Amos had AGI of $50,000.Amos also had a diamond ring stolen which cost $20,000 and was worth $17,000 at the time of the theft.He itemized deductions on last year's tax return.In the current year,Amos recovered $17,000 from the insurance company.Therefore,he must include $11,900 in gross income on the tax return for the current year.

A taxpayer is considered to be a material participant if he or she spends more than 500 hours in the activity.

A nonbusiness bad debt can offset an unlimited amount of long-term capital gain.

A bona fide debt cannot arise on a loan between father and son.