Which of the following statements regarding a shareholder's basis in an S corporation is CORRECT? A) The basis is increased if the shareholder guarantees a loan for the S corporation. B) The basis is increased by net income and distributions that flow through to the shareholder. C) Basis points are retroactively taxed on the corporation's P&L statement. D) The basis is increased if the shareholder actually loans funds directly to the S corporation.
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- This statement is incorrect because merely guaranteeing a loan does not increase a shareholder's basis in the S corporation. B) The basis is increased by net income and distributions that flow through to the shareholder. - This statement is partially correct. Show more…
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