Rubio recently invested $20,000 (tax basis) in purchasing a limited partnership interest. His at-risk amount is $15,000. In addition, Rubio's share of the limited partnership loss for the year is $22,000, his share of income from a different limited partnership was $5,000, and he had $40,000 in wage income and $10,000 in long-term capital gains.
a) How much of Rubio's $22,000 loss is allowed considering only the tax basis loss limitations?
b) How much of the loss from part (a) is allowed under the at-risk limitations?
c) How much of Rubio's $22,000 loss from the limited partnership can he deduct in the current year considering all limitations?