Answer:
The amount of loss that Gerald
can deduct is $5,050, and how much loss must he suspend if he only applies the tax basis loss limitation is $2,700
Explanation:
Calculation to determine How much loss can Gerald deduct, and how much loss must he suspend if he only applies the tax basis loss limitation
Calculation for Gerald's initial tax basis is
Gerald's initial tax basis= [$2,700 + $3,700 - $2,700 + (50% × $2,700)]
Gerald's initial tax basis= [$2,700 + $3,700 - $2,700 + $1,350]
Gerald's initial tax basis= $5,050
Calculation for Gerald allocation
Gerald 50% allocation =50%*$15,500
Gerald 50% allocation =$7,750
Calculation for the Remaining loss that would be suspended and carried forward indefinitely
Suspended loss= $7,750-$5,050
Suspended loss= $2,700
Therefore the amount of loss that Gerald
can deduct is $5,050, and how much loss must he suspend if he only applies the tax basis loss limitation is $2,700 ($7,750-$5,050)
