Without liquidating, Park Corporation distributes equipment with a $70,000 adjusted basis and a $80,000 FMV to Pam.

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Without liquidating, Park Corporation distributes equipment with a $70,000 adjusted basis and a $80,000 FMV to Pam. The equipment is subject to a $25,000 mortgage assumed by Pam. Park has $300,000 of E&P (excluding the distribution).
a.
How much gain (if any) does Park recognize on the distribution of the equipment?
b. What distribution amount is taxable as a dividend to Pam?
c. What is Pam’s basis in the equipment?

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Federal Taxation 2017 Individuals

ISBN: 9780134420868

30th Edition

Authors: Thomas R. Pope, Timothy J. Rupert, Kenneth E. Anderson

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