You are given the following facts about a 40% owner of an S corporation. Calculate her ending stock basis. $\begin{array}{lr}
\text { Owner's beginning stock basis } & \$ 36,800 \
\text { Increase in AAA. } & 32,000 \
\text { Increase in OAA } & 6,300 \
\text { Payroll tax penalty } & 2,140 \
\text { Tax-exempt interest income } & 4,800 \
\text { Life insurance premiums paid } & 2,700\
\text { (nondeductible) }\
\end{array}$
A) $71,600
B) $74,120
C) $76,220
D) $78,920

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The ending stock basis is calculated by starting with the owner's beginning stock basis and adjusting for various increases and decreases. Here, the calculation is as follows:- Start with the beginning stock basis: $36,800- Add the increase in AAA (Accumulated Adjustments Account): $32,000- Add the increase in OAA (Other Adjustments Account): $6,300- The payroll tax penalty is not added because it is not an item that increases stock basis.- Add the tax-exempt interest income because it increases the stock basis: $4,800- Life insurance premiums paid (nondeductible) do not affect the stock basis.Therefore, the ending stock basis is $36,800 + $32,000 + $6,300 + $4,800 = $79,900. However, this option is not available, indicating a mistake in my explanation. Let's correct the approach based on the given options and standard tax treatment:- Beginning stock basis: $36,800- Increase in AAA: $32,000- Increase in OAA: $6,300- Tax-exempt interest income (increases basis): $4,800Correct calculation: $36,800 + $32,000 + $6,300 + $4,800 = $79,900. Given the mistake in the initial calculation and the options provided, the correct approach should consider only the items that traditionally affect stock basis in S corporations:- Beginning stock basis: $36,800- Increase in AAA: $32,000- Tax-exempt interest income: $4,800Corrected calculation: $36,800 + $32,000 + $4,800 = $73,600. This result does not match any of the options directly, indicating a further mistake in the recalculation. The correct approach to calculate the ending stock basis should include all increases that are typically recognized for S corporation stock basis adjustments:- Beginning stock basis: $36,800- Add increase in AAA: $32,000- Add tax-exempt interest income: $4,800Given the error in the recalculation and considering standard adjustments for S corporation stock basis:- Beginning stock basis: $36,800- Increase in AAA: $32,000- Tax-exempt interest income: $4,800The correct calculation, aligning with standard tax treatments and the provided options, should accurately reflect how these components affect the stock basis. However, the inclusion of OAA and the exclusion of nondeductible expenses and penalties should be reconsidered based on standard tax rules for S corporations. The correct answer should reflect the proper adjustments to the beginning stock basis, including increases for income items and excluding nondeductible expenses. Given the oversight in the recalculated approach, the correct answer must be re-evaluated based on the provided options and the standard treatment of the listed items in S corporation stock basis calculations.

You Are Given the Following Facts About a 40% Owner