Problem
Molly Grey (single) acquired a 30 percent limited partnership interest in Beau Geste LLP several years ago for $57,000. At the beginning of year 1, Molly has tax basis and an at-risk amount of $19,000. In year 1, Beau Geste incurs a loss of $225,000 and does not make any distributions to the partners.
• In year 1, Molly's AGI (excluding any income or loss from Beau Geste) is $66,200. This includes $16,700 of passive income from other passive activities.
• In year 2, Beau Geste earns income of $31,800. In addition, Molly contributes an additional $44,260 to Beau Geste during year 2. Molly's AGI in year 2 is $71,900 (excluding any income or loss from Beau Geste). This amount includes $14,480 in income from her other passive investments.
Based on the above information, complete the following tables:
A. At risk Amount Initial Year 1 Amount Allowed loss: End of year 1 at risk amount Contribution for year 2 BG Income Allowed loss: End of year 2 at risk amount
Year 1 Total Loss At Risk Allowed At Risk Disallowed
Year 2 Total Loss At Risk Allowed At risk Disallowed
Year 1 Passive Activity Loss Allowed, Passive Activity Loss Disallowed
B. What are the cumulative total passive suspended losses at the end of year 2?
Cumulative total passive suspended losses
Year 2 AGI: AGI before Beau Geste, Year 2 passive income from Beau Geste, Year 2 allowed passive losses, Year 2 AGI.