Apricot Corporation distributes property ($125,000 basis and $150,000 fair market value) to its sole shareholder, Ellie. The

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Apricot Corporation distributes property ($125,000 basis and $150,000 fair market value) to its sole shareholder, Ellie. The property is subject to a liability of $200,000, which Ellie assumes. Apricot has E & P of $325,000 prior to the distribution.
a. What gain, if any, does Apricot recognize on the distribution? What is Apricot's accumulated E & P at the start of the following year?
b. What is the amount of Ellie's dividend income on the distribution? What is her basis in the property received?
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A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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A dividend is a distribution of a portion of company’s earnings, decided and managed by the company’s board of directors, and paid to the shareholders. Dividends are given on the shares. It is a token reward paid to the shareholders for their...
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South Western Federal Taxation 2018 Corporations Partnerships Estates And Trusts

ISBN: 1389

41st Edition

Authors: William H. Hoffman, William A. Raabe, James C. Young, Annette Nellen, David M. Maloney

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