I bought a franchise in 2001 and created an Oregon C-Corp of which I am the only officer and shareholder. I capitalized the venture with $25,000 of capital stock (100 shares, no par value) and, over the next two years, $250,000 in shareholder loans. I sold all the assets of the corporation back to the franchisor in 2002 for 76,000. I now have a C-Corp with no assets, $250,000 in shareholder loans, and -$250,000 in equity ($25,000 capital stock, -$145,000 retained earnings, -$130,000 loss on the sale of assets). What are the options for utilizing this tax loss? Can I take deductions against ordinary income? Against other investment capital gains? I have no other small business opportunities on the horizon. Can I safely dissolve the corporation? I’m looking for some background and possible references before going to a professional. Do I need an accountant, an attorney, a tax attorney? Thank you for your assistance with this request.
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