Take steps to maximize shareholder basis in S corporations
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The authors discuss the limitations on deductions of passthrough losses. Methods for keeping track of a shareholder's basis in S corporations are described. Topics include approaches to ensuring a sufficient basis, excess liabilities, and appreciated property.
Publication Name: Practical Tax Strategies
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0040-0165
Year: 2001
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Home-sale regulations illuminate eligibility for excluding gain
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The IRS has issues regulations concerning the capital gains exclusion for selling principal residences. The regulations' definition of "principal residence" as well as the provisions for the use of the exclusion are reviewed.
Publication Name: Practical Tax Strategies
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0040-0165
Year: 2003
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Proposed regulations furnish home-sale exclusion guidance
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The author discusses IRS regulations issued regarding IRC section 121 and tax exclusions for the selling of primary residences.
Publication Name: Practical Tax Strategies
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0040-0165
Year: 2001
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