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Problem $20-76($LO $20-6)($Algo$)$

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Farell is a member of Sierra Vista LLC$.$ Although Sierra Vista is involved in a number of different business ventures, it is not

currently involved in real estate either as an investor or as a developer. On January $1,$ year $1,$ Farell has a $$192,000$ tax

basis in his LLC interest that includes his $$176,000$ share of Sierra Vista's general liabilities. By the end of the year, Farell's

share of Sierra Vista's general liabilities have increased to $$192,000.$ Because of the time he spends in other endeavors,

Farell does not materially participate in Sierra Vista. His share of the Sierra Vista losses for year $1$ is $$223,000.$ As a partner

in the Riverwoods Partnership, he also has year $1,$ Schedule K$-1$ passive income of $$12,000.$ Farell is single and has no

other sources of business income or loss.

Note: Leave no answer blank. Enter zero if applicable.

Problem $20-76$ Part d $($Algo$)$

d$.$ Assuming the original facts and that Farell is deemed to be an active participant in Sierra Vista, and he also has a $$274,000$ loss

from a sole proprietorship, determine how much total trade or business loss Farell will deduct on his return in year $1.$

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