Darin has a tax basis of $7,000 and an at-risk amount of $5,000 in a partnership where he is a 25% owner. The partnership incurred a loss of $40,000 in the current year. How much of the loss will be allocated to Darin and how much will he be able to deduct in the current year assuming he materially participates in the business

Darin will have a $10000 and also he will be able to deduct $5,000.

Explanation:

Solution

Recall that:

Darin tax basis =$7000

Risk amount = $5000

Loss incurred = 40,000 (current year)

Ownership =25%

Now

With regards to his share the loss will be 25% of $40000, that is $10000 and he will be able to deduct only $5000 because of his at-risk amount is this and as per Sec. 465.

Or

40000 * 25% = $10000

He will deduct $5000 from $10000 only

Hence $10,000 of the loss will flow-through to Darin, and he will be able to deduct $5,000.