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This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 7203 , S Corporation Shareholder Stock and Debt Basis Limitations - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form 7203 is available for download through this link.
Q: What is IRS Form 7203?
A: IRS Form 7203 is a form used by S Corporation shareholders to report their stock and debt basis limitations.
Q: Who needs to file Form 7203?
A: S Corporation shareholders need to file Form 7203.
Q: What are stock and debt basis limitations?
A: Stock and debt basis limitations refer to the maximum amount a shareholder can deduct for losses and deductions from their S Corporation.
Q: How do I calculate stock and debt basis?
A: You can calculate stock and debt basis by adding your initial investment, income, and loans made to the S Corporation, and subtracting distributions and losses.
Q: What happens if I exceed my stock and debt basis limitations?
A: If you exceed your stock and debt basis limitations, you may not be able to deduct certain losses and deductions from your S Corporation.
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