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Level 1
posted Apr 11, 2022 7:25:34 PM

Form 7203 Questions

I have an S-corp and receive a K1.

 

 I am being asked to fill out a 7203. Unfortunately I am stuck and there is no walkthrough. I will ask questions here in hopes to receive assistance.

 

E: Part 1 line 3m other items that increase stock basis . What goes here, gross income? net income?

F: Part 1 line 13, other items that decrease stock basis. Do my expenses go here? What about asset acquisitions?

 

2. "Basis from any capital contributions made...during the tax year". What are examples of capital contribution? If I buy a vehicle for the company, that is definitely capital contribution. What about the repair expenses for it? Are those capital contributions too?

 

3a. enter the amount from Schedule K-1 line 1.This is worded in a confusing way. Basically, this should only be a positive # entered here, even if your income was negative that year.

 

11. allowable loss and deduction. enter amount from line 47 column c. well, that's the same as line 5. which seems odd because thats my net income before deductions and loss.  So is your net income (before deductions)  all that is allowed for a loss? Is that what this means?

 

13. other items that decrease stock basis? what would that be?

 

Part II shareholder debt basis.

16-34. I didn't issue notes and I didn't take out loans. The only debt I would have would be on a credit card used to buy assets, for eventual sale. Is that considered shareholder debt? Its done in the business name, not my name.

 

Part III

Q: what does column c "allowable loss from stock basis" refer to? Does it mean I am only allowed to deduct (pass through) an amount equal to what I have contributed (capital)? Or does it relate to my business income?

 

Big post but any help is appreciated.

 

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6 Replies
Expert Alumni
Apr 12, 2022 12:56:56 PM

You may find your answers in this IRS document Instructions for Form 7203, S Corporation Shareholder Stock and Debt Basis Limitations.

 

In summary:

  • Capital contributions consist of every dollar you invested in the company, even if you didn't issue stock.
  • Income increases your basis; losses decrease your basis.
  • Distributions consist of every dollar you withdrew from the company for personal purposes.
  • Debt must be evidenced by a legal document to prove you loaned money to the company with the expectation of repayment, including fair market interest.

Level 1
Apr 12, 2022 1:12:41 PM

Hello,

 

Thank you for the response. If I buy a vehicle for the company, are the repairs for it considered capital contributions? Or just the purchase of the vehicle itself?

Expert Alumni
Apr 14, 2022 10:10:18 AM

If you "invested" your vehicle into the business, the business should pay the repairs expenses.  If they do not, you should be reimbursed for the amounts.  If even that does not happen, then yes, the repairs you personally pay for a vehicle that the business owns.

 

@Dodeepthinker43

New Member
Oct 4, 2022 11:23:27 AM

TAX BASIS AT THE BEGINNING IS $ 667.00 THE S CORP HAS A LOSS OF $ 11779. AND BEFORE THAT IT HAS

OTHER INCOME OF $ 19723. ALSO IT HAS A DEBT OF $ 12479. HOW THAT GOES IN THE FORM 7203

New Member
Oct 4, 2022 11:24:59 AM

HOW DO I GET AN ANSWER FROM YOU

Level 15
Oct 4, 2022 4:38:46 PM

This is not a live chat ... it is a public internet forum and when someone answers you get a email alert.