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A shareholder's basis in property acquired in a stock redemption is the property's fair market value as of the date of redemption.

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Using the legend provided, classify each statement accordingly. In all cases, assume that taxable income is being adjusted to arrive at current E & P for 2016. -Gain on installment sale in 2016 deferred until 2017.

A) Increase
B) Decrease
C) No effect

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Briefly define the term "earnings and profits."

When current E & P has a deficit and accumulated E & P is positive, the two accounts are netted at the date of the distribution. If a positive balance results, the distribution is a dividend to the extent of the balance.

A deficit in current E & P is treated as occurring ratably during the year, unless the taxpayer can show otherwise.

Daisy Corporation is the sole shareholder of Ostrich Corporation, which it hopes to sell within the next three years. The Ostrich stock (basis of $25 million) is currently worth $30 million, but Daisy believes that it would be easier to find a buyer if it was worth less. To lower the value of its stock, Ostrich distributes $4 million cash to Daisy (sufficient E & P exists to cover the distribution). At a later date, Daisy sells Ostrich for $26 million. ​ a.What are the tax consequences to Daisy on the sale? b.​What would be the tax consequences if Ostrich had not first distributed the $4 million in cash and Daisy sold the Ostrich stock for $30 million?

A corporate shareholder that receives a constructive dividend cannot apply a dividends received deduction to the distribution.

Which of the following statements regarding constructive dividends is not correct?

Using the legend provided, classify each statement accordingly. In All cases, assume that taxable income is being adjusted to arrive at current E & P for 2016. -A decrease in the LIFO recapture amount during the year.

At the beginning of the current year, Doug and Alfred each own 50% of Amaryllis Corporation (a calendar year taxpayer) . In July, Doug sold his stock to Kevin for $140,000. At the beginning of the year, Amaryllis Corporation had accumulated E & P of $240,000 and its current E & P is $280,000 (prior to any distributions) . Amaryllis distributed $300,000 on February 15 ($150,000 to Doug and $150,000 to Alfred) and distributed another $300,000 on November 1 ($150,000 to Kevin and $150,000 to Alfred) . Kevin has dividend income of:

At the beginning of the current year, Paul and John each own 50% of Apple Corporation. In July, Paul sold his stock to Sarah for $110,000. At the beginning of the year, Apple Corporation had accumulated E & P of $200,000 and its current E & P is $250,000 (prior to any distributions). Apple distributed $260,000 on March 1 ($130,000 to Paul and $130,000 to John) and distributed another $260,000 on October 1 ($130,000 to Sarah and $130,000 to John). What are the tax implications of the $130,000 distribution to Sarah?

Gold Corporation has accumulated E & P of $2 million as of January 1 of the current year. During the year, it expects to have earnings from operations of $1,680,000 and to distribute $900,000 in cash to shareholders. Gold Corporation also expects to sell an asset for a loss of $2 million. Thus, it anticipates incurring a deficit of $320,000 for the year. What can Gold do to minimize the amount of dividend income to its shareholders?

The tax treatment of corporate distributions at the shareholder level does not depend on:

Robin Corporation distributes furniture (basis of $40,000; fair market value of $50,000) as a property dividend to its shareholders. The furniture is subject to a liability of $55,000. Robin Corporation recognizes gain of:

Tern Corporation, a cash basis taxpayer, has taxable income of $500,000 for the current year. Tern elected $25,000 of § 179 expense. It also had a related party loss of $20,000 and a realized (not recognized) gain from an involuntary conversion of $75,000. It paid Federal income tax of $150,000 and paid a nondeductible fine of $10,000. Tern's current E & P is:

Robin Corporation, a calendar year taxpayer, has a deficit in current E & P of $200,000 and a $580,000 positive balance in accumulated E & P. If Robin determines that a $700,000 distribution to its shareholders is appropriate at some point during the year, what is the maximum amount of the distribution that could potentially be treated as a dividend?

Using the legend provided, classify each statement accordingly. In All cases, assume that taxable income is being adjusted to arrive at current E & P for 2016. -Dividends received deduction.

Goldfinch Corporation distributes stock rights to its shareholders. How is the basis of the stock rights received by Goldfinch's shareholders determined?

Using the legend provided, classify each statement accordingly. In All cases, assume that taxable income is being adjusted to arrive at current E & P for 2016. -Gain realized (but not recognized) on a like-kind exchange.

On January 1, Eagle Corporation (a calendar year taxpayer) has accumulated E & P of $300,000. During the year, Eagle incurs a net loss of $420,000 from operations that accrues ratably. On June 30, Eagle distributes $180,000 to Libby, its sole shareholder, who has a basis in her stock of $112,500. How much of the $180,000 is a dividend to Libby?