Ans: (A) $ 300,000
Explanation:
1) Cody's at-risk amount is the:
= Amount he invested - Losses taken
= $ 500,000 - $ 200,000
= $ 300,000
2) He can not increase his basis for the nonrecourse debt.
3. Cody owns a 10 percent interest in Creative Works, LLP. Cody originally invested $50 personally...
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