Assume the same facts as problem 49, except that John and June expect the business will have a $44,000 loss in the first year (instead of a $64,000 profit) and will not make any cash distributions. Determine the income tax savings in the current year for the business and for them personally if they form the business as a partnership, S corporation, or C corporation. (They both materially participate in the business and their marginal tax bracket will not change because of the business loss.) 

Problem 49.

Carolyn has a 50 percent interest in a general partnership that has a $14,000 loss for the year. She materially participates in the partnership. Her basis in the partnership is $10,000. She also has salary from other employment of $46,000.