1.Three years ago, Morris loaned Alma $5,000 (Year 1) with the understanding that the loan would be repaid in two years. Last year (Year 3) Alma filed for bankruptcy, and Morris learned that he would receive $0.10 on the dollar. In the current year, Year 4, the final settlement was made, and Morris received $300. Assuming the loan is a nonbusiness bad debt, how should Morris account for the loan? a. $4,700 ordinary loss in the current year. b. $3,000 ordinary loss last year and $1,700 ordinary loss in the current year c. $4,700 short-term capital loss in the current year. d. $3,000 short-term capital loss last year and $1,700 short-term capital loss in the current year.
1.Three years ago, Morris loaned Alma $5,000 (Year 1) with the understanding that the loan would be repaid in two years. Last year (Year 3) Alma filed for bankruptcy, and Morris learned that he would receive $0.10 on the dollar. In the current year, Year 4, the final settlement was made, and Morris received $300. Assuming the loan is a nonbusiness bad debt, how should Morris account for the loan? a. $4,700 ordinary loss in the current year. b. $3,000 ordinary loss last year and $1,700 ordinary loss in the current year c. $4,700 short-term capital loss in the current year. d. $3,000 short-term capital loss last year and $1,700 short-term capital loss in the current year.
Chapter3: Business Income And Expenses
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1.Three years ago, Morris loaned Alma $5,000 (Year 1) with the understanding that the loan would be repaid in two years. Last year (Year 3) Alma filed for bankruptcy, and Morris learned that he would receive $0.10 on the dollar. In the current year, Year 4, the final settlement was made, and Morris received $300. Assuming the loan is a nonbusiness
a. $4,700 ordinary loss in the current year.
b. $3,000 ordinary loss last year and $1,700 ordinary loss in the current year
c. $4,700 short-term capital loss in the current year.
d. $3,000 short-term capital loss last year and $1,700 short-term capital loss in the current year.
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