Question

Jonas is a 60% owner of Ard, an S corporation. At the beginning of the year, his stock basis is zero. Jonas's basis in a $33,200 loan made to Ard and evidenced by Ard's note has been reduced to $0 by prior losses. During the year, Jonas's net share of Ard's taxable income is $16,600. At the end of the year, Ard makes a $24,900 cash distribution to Jonas. After these transactions, what is Jonas's basis in his stock, and what is his basis in the debt? What is Jonas's recognized capital gain?

Answer 1

Capital gain $24,900

Step-by-step explanation:

Jonas's Stock basis $33,200

Less $8,300

Capital gain $24,900

$24,900 cash distribution - Net share of Ard's taxable income $16,600= $8,300

Therefore Jonas's recognized capital gain

of $24,900