A detailed analysis of the calculations related to determining a shareholder's tax basis for S corporation shares and loans, with a focus on how to use Form 1120S, Schedule K-1 information for basis determination. An illustrative example demonstrates how the process works, as well as the many potential pitfalls.
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DESIGNED FOR
CPAs working in public accounting firms and/or working for S corporations
BENEFITS
- Identify the tax issues related to S corporation owner's basis for shares and loans from formation through operations and concluding with sale and/or liquidation
- Identify planning opportunities and potential pitfalls
HIGHLIGHTS
- Discuss the calculation of basis when the entity is formed including the impact of contributed property
- Explain the importance of shareholder loans to the entity
- Uses a comprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination process
- Discuss how basis is impacted by distributions of corporation property and sale/or liquidation of the S corporation interest
- Explain how S corporation losses impact Form 1040 Schedule E reporting
- Show how to get from the Schedule K-1 information to the basis calculations
PREREQUISITES
Basic working knowledge of business and S corporation taxation
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None