Legal Updates & Commentary for Tax & Estate Planning
There is a problem that will sometimes plague the shareholders of an S corp that is going through challenging financial times. Whether because of a downturn in the general economy or in its industry, whether because of stiff competition or poor planning, the S corp is suffering operating losses. As if this…
A post earlier this year considered the basis-limitation that restricts the ability of S corporation shareholders to deduct their pro rata share of the corporation’s losses. It was observed that, over the years, shareholders have employed many different approaches and arguments to increase the basis for their shares of stock or for the corporation’s indebtedness,…
