1 )At the beginning of the year, Joe's basis in his partnership interest was $5,000. During the year, Joe contributed $10,000 in cash to the partnership and signed a bank loan to be personally liable for the partnership's debt of $25,000. For the current year, the partnership allocated a loss of $60,000 to Joe. In the following year, Joe's portion of the partnership income is $30,000. Which of the following is accurate?

Select one:

a.

Joe may deduct all of the $60,000 loss in the current year.

b.

Joe's basis in his partnership at the end of the year is $15,000.

c.

Joe may carry over a $45,000 loss to the following year.

d.

In the following year, Joe's reportable taxable income from the partnership is $10,000.