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Fox Corp., an S corporation, had an ordinary loss of $36,500 for the year ended December 31, year 2. At January 1, year 2, Duffy owned 50% of Fox’s stock. Duffy held the stock for 40 days in year 2 before selling the entire 50% interest to an unrelated third party. Duffy’s basis for the stock was $10,000. Duffy was a full-time employee of Fox until the stock was sold. Duffy’s share of Fox’s loss was:

a) $0

b) $2,000

c) $10,000

d) $18,250

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Answer:

b) $2,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Duffy’s share of Fox’s loss = $36,500*50%*40/365

= $2,000

User Khalil Al Hooti
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