Karyn loaned $32,000 to her co-worker to begin a new business several years ago. If her co worker declares bankruptcy on june 22 of the current year, how much of the bad debt loss will Karyn be able to deduct this year?

Karyn loaned $32,000 to her co-worker to begin a new business several years ago. If her co worker declares bankruptcy on june 22 of the current year, how much of the bad debt loss will Karyn be able to deduct this year?

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

42nd Edition

ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter7: Deductions And Losses: Certain Business Expenses And Losses

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Problem 28P

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