In 2008, John and Maze, as co-borrowers, obtained a $100,000 loan from United National Bank. This loan

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In 2008, John and Maze, as co-borrowers, obtained a $100,000 loan from United National Bank. This loan was secured by John's personal residence. Though Maze was listed as a co-borrower, John repaid the loan in full in 2011. On Maze's Form 1120 tax returns, no loans from shareholders were reported. Discuss whether John is entitled to a bad debt deduction for the amount of the payment on the loan. Partial list of research aids: US v. Generes, 405 US 93 (1972) Dale H. Sundby, T.C.Memo. 2003-204 Arrigoni v. Comm., 73 T.C. 792 (1980) Estate of Herbert M. Rapoport, T.C.Memo. 1982-584 Clifford L. Brody and Barbara J. DeClerk, T.C. Summary Opinion, 2004-149
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South Western Federal Taxation 2015

ISBN: 9781305310810

38th Edition

Authors: William H. Hoffman, William A. Raabe, David M. Maloney, James C. Young

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