Question - On January 1, 2010, Jon purchased 50% of Waite, an S corporation, for $75,000. At the end of 2010, Waite incurred an ordinary loss of $160,000. How much of the loss can Jon deduct on his personal income tax return for 2010?
a. $37,500
b. $75,000
c. $80,000
d. $160,000