Individual Income Taxes
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Author: Hoffman
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 11, Problem 17DQ
LO.5 Last year Alan’s accountant informed him that he could not claim any of his passive activity losses on his income tax return because of his lack of material participation. To circumvent the tax problem this year, Alan tells his spouse that she may have to put in some time at the various businesses. Identify the tax issues that Alan faces.
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Individual Income Taxes
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