Frank loaned Emma $5,000 in 2016 with the agreement that the loan would be repaid in three years. In 2017, Emma filed for bankruptcy and, based on available information from the bankruptcy court, it was estimated that Frank could expect to receive $.65 on the dollar. In 2018, final settlement was made and Frank received $600
a. Assuming the loan is a business bad debt, what is the amount of and the nature of Frank's deduction in 2017
b. Assuming the loan is a business bad debt, what is the amount of and the nature of Frank's deduction in 2018
c. Assuming instead that the loan is a nonbusiness bad debt, what is the amount of and the nature of Frank's de in 2017 and 2018?

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The Answer of Frank loaned Emma $5,000 in 2016 with the agreement that the loan would be repaid in three years. In 2017, Emma filed for bankruptcy and, based on available information from the bankruptcy court, it was estimated that Frank could expect to receive $.65 on the dollar. In 2018, final settlement was made and Frank received $600
a. Assuming the loan is a business bad debt, what is the amount of and the nature of Frank's deduction in 2017
b. Assuming the loan is a business bad debt, what is the amount of and the nature of Frank's deduction in 2018
c. Assuming instead that the loan is a nonbusiness bad debt, what is the amount of and the nature of Frank's de in 2017 and 2018?

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