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S Corp: How to offset long-term capital gains

mdosh01mdosh01 subscriber Posts: 1
I was a non-passive partner in an S Corp for three years, then it was shut down in 2006.  I invested $5000 at the beginning (plus no salary, etc.).  Remaining money came from investors.  I "wrote off" the $5000 in the first tax year (sufficient losses).  The last year`s K-1 shows a small loss ($3000) plus approx. $14,000 long-term capital gain (partners all invested $25000 total personally and company sold for approx. $90,000 which went to the investors).  We received no cash personally as a result of the sale.  We had a loss each of the three years in business
How do I offset the capital gain on my personal taxes?  We have no short or long-term capital losses.  I have no "at-risk" investment beyond the $5000 already claimed.
I consulted an accountant who said I could use form 6198 but it appears that it also refers only to at-risk investment. Since the other money came from investors, that money is not "at-risk" for me. They were not personally guaranteed loans.  He said I left losses on the table and therefore I can use those losses to offset the gains.  But my review of the instructions for form 6198 and IRS publication 925 don`t seem to support that.
Do I have to take a hit for the the long-term capital gains on my personal taxes even though I didn`t "benefit" directly from it and we had losses all three years?  Yes, the company benefited.  Also, the investors received only 25 cents on every dollar invested.
A recommendation for a good accountant with S Corp experience in the Southeast Michigan area would suffice for an answer.  Thanks much for any replies.mdosh012007-3-30 12:7:9
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