ThomasM125
Expert Alumni

Business & farm

You are correct. The IRS does not track your basis in your S corporation investment, but you need to do so as you will need to report it when you dispose of your interest in the investment. It is also needed to determine if distributions are taxable or losses are deductible in many instances. 

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