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A distribution in partial liquidation of a corporation is always treated as a sale or exchange by an individual shareholder.

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Battle Corporation redeems 20 percent of its stock for $100,000 in a stock redemption that is treated as an exchange by the shareholders. Battle's E&P at the date of the redemption is $200,000. Battle must reduce its E&P by $100,000 because of the redemption.

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Beaver Company reports current E&P of $100,000 in 20X3 and accumulated E&P at the beginning of the year of $200,000. Beaver distributed $400,000 to its sole shareholder on January 1, 20X3. The shareholder's tax basis in her stock in Beaver is $200,000. How is the distribution treated by the shareholder in 20X3?

Which of the following statements best describes the role of current and accumulated E&P in determining if a distribution is a dividend?

Only taxable income and deductible expenses are included in the computation of current E&P.

Tammy owns 100 shares in Star Struck Corporation. The other 100 shares are owned by her husband, Tommy. Which of the following statements is true?

Townsend Corporation declared a 1-for-1 stock split to all common stock shareholders of record on December 31, 20X3. Townsend reported current E&P of $400,000 and accumulated E&P of $1,000,000. The total fair market value of the stock distributed was $500,000. Regina Williams owned 1,000 shares of Townsend common stock, with a tax basis of $200 per share ($200,000 total). The fair market value of the common stock was $300 per share on December 31, 20X3. What is Regina's income tax basis per share in the new and existing common stock she owns in Townsend, assuming the distribution is tax-free?

A corporation's "E&P" account is equal to the company's "retained earnings" account on itsfinancial balance sheet.

General Inertia Corporation made a distribution of $50,000 to Henry Tiara in partial liquidation of the company on December 31, 20X3. Henry owns 500 shares (50 percent) of General Inertia. The distribution was in exchange for 250 shares of Henry's stock in the company. After the partial liquidation, Henry continued to own 50percent of the remaining stock in General Inertia. At the time of the distribution, the shares had a fair market value of $200 per share. Henry's income tax basis in the shares was $100 per share. General Inertia had total E&P of $800,000 at the time of the distribution. What are the tax consequences to Henry because of the transaction?

Erie Corporation reported taxable income of $2,200,000 in 20X3 before any deduction for any payment to its sole shareholder and employee, LaBron Cleveland. Erie paid a bonus of $200,000 to LaBron at year-end. Erie Corporation is subject to a flat-rate tax of 21 percent. The bonus meets the requirements to be "reasonable" and is therefore deductible by Erie. LaBron is subject to a marginal tax rate of 35percent on the bonus. What is the total federal income tax imposed on the corporate income earned by Erie and paid to LaBron as a bonus?

The recipient of a taxable stock distribution will have a tax basis in the stock equal to the fair market value of the stock received.

Siblings are considered "family" under the stock attribution rules that apply to stock redemptions.

El Toro Corporation declared a common stock distribution to all shareholders of record on June 30, 20X3. Shareholders will receive one share of El Toro stock for each two shares of stock they already own. Raoul owns 460 shares of El Toro stock, with a tax basis of $99 per share. The fair market value of the El Toro stock was $139 per share on June 30, 20X3. What are the tax consequences of the stock distribution to Raoul?

Inca Company reportsa deficit in current E&P of ($100,000) in 20X3 and accumulated E&P at the beginning of the year of $200,000. Inca distributed $300,000 to its sole shareholder on January 1, 20X3. How much of the distribution is treated as a dividend in 20X3?

Au Sable Corporation reported taxable income of $800,000 in 20X3 and paid federal income taxes of $272,000. Not included in the computation was a disallowed penalty of $25,000, life insurance proceeds of $100,000, and a federal income tax refund from 20X2 of $50,000. Au Sable is an accrual-basis taxpayer. The corporation's current E&P for 20X3 would be:

Comet Company is owned equally by Pat and his sister Pam, each of whom holds 110 shares in the company. Pam wants to reduce her ownership in the company, and it was decided that the company will redeem 55 of her shares for $1,100 per share on December 31, 20X3. Pam's income tax basis in each share is $550. Comet has total E&P of $255,000. What are the tax consequences to Pam because of the stock redemption?

Crystal, Incorporated is owned equally by John and his wife, Arlene, each of whom owns 500 shares in the company. Arlene wants to reduce her ownership in the company, and it was decided that the company will redeem 200 of her shares for $5,000 per share on December 31, 20X3. Arlene's income tax basis in each share is $1,000. Crystal has current E&P of $1,000,000 and accumulated E&P of $3,000,000. What is the amount and character (capital gain or dividend)recognized by Arlene as a result of the stock redemption, assuming only the "substantially disproportionate with respect to the shareholder" test is applied?

Half Moon Corporation made a distribution of $300,000 to Arnold Swartz in partial liquidation of the company on December 31, 20X3. Arnold owns 100percent of Half Moon Corporation (1,200 shares). The distribution was in exchange for 50percent of Arnold's stock in the company (600 shares). At the time of the distribution, the shares had a fair market value of $500 per share. Arnold's income tax basis in the shares was $250 per share. Half Moon had total E&P of $2,000,000 at the time of the distribution. What is the amount and character (capital gain or dividend)of any income or gain recognized by Arnold as a result of the partial liquidation?

Evergreen Corporation distributes land with a fair market value of $50,000 to its sole shareholder. Evergreen's tax basis in the land is $200,000. Evergreen will deduct a tax loss of $150,000 on the distribution regardless of whether its E&P is positive or negative.

Aztec Company reports current E&P of $200,000 in 20X3 anda deficit of ($100,000) in accumulated E&P at the beginning of the year. Aztec distributed $300,000 to its sole shareholder on January 1, 20X3. How much of the distribution is treated as a dividend in 20X3?