Jay is an employee and 15% shareholder of Rick's Welding Shop Ltd. (Rick's). During the 20X7 calendar year, Jay was having cash flow problems. Rick gave Jay a loan of $5,000 on May 1, 20X7 to help him out. Rick also gave Jay's son, Jake, a loan of $2,000 on September 30, 20X7 to help him meet expenses while at college. Rick has said that Jay and Jake can repay the loans whenever they can afford them. The loans remain outstanding as of December 31, 20X8. Rick's year-end for accounting and taxation purposes is December 31.

How much, and in which taxation year, is Jay required to include in his taxable income as a result of the above transactions?

Options:

1)	$7,000 — 20X7

2)	$5,000 — 20X8

3)	$5,000 — 20X7

4)	$5,000 — 20X8

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The answer is the 3rd option ie 5000 20x7 Explanation Jay received a loan of ... View the full answer