The gross estate of Raul, decedent, includes stock in Iris Corporation (E & P of $3 million)

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The gross estate of Raul, decedent, includes stock in Iris Corporation (E & P of $3 million) valued at $2.5 million. At the time of his death in 2013, Raul owned 60% of the Iris stock outstanding, and he had a basis of $420,000 in the stock. The death taxes and funeral and administration expenses related to Raul's estate amount to $1 million, and the adjusted gross estate is $7 million. The remainder of the Iris stock is owned by Monica, Raul's daughter and sole heir of his estate. What are the tax consequences to Raul's estate if Iris Corporation distributes $2.5 million to the estate in redemption of all of its stock in the corporation?
Corporation
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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South Western Federal Taxation 2014 Comprehensive Volume

ISBN: 9781285180922

37th Edition

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

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