S Corporations: Calculating Shareholder Basis

A detailed analysis of the calculations related to determining a shareholder's tax basis for S corporation shares and loans. How to use the Form 1120S, Schedule K-1 information for basis determination. An illustrative example demonstrates how the process works, as well as the many potential pitfalls.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Discuss the calculation of basis when the entity is formed including the impact of contributed property
• Explain the importance of shareholder loans to the entity
• Uses a comprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination process
• Schedule K-1 Basis and Form 7203
• Discuss how basis is impacted by distributions of corporation property
• Explain how basis is impacted by sale/or liquidation of the S corporation interest
• Discuss how S corporation losses impact Form 1040 Schedule E reporting
• Show how to get from the Schedule K-1 information to the basis calculations

Who will benefit:

CPAs working in public accounting firms and/or working for S corporations.

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.