During the current year, Gnatcatcher, Inc., distributed $200,000 each to Brandi and Yuen in redemption of some

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During the current year, Gnatcatcher, Inc., distributed $200,000 each to Brandi and Yuen in redemption of some of their Gnatcatcher stock. The two shareholders acquired their shares five years ago. Each shareholder is in the 33% tax bracket, and each had a $45,000 basis in her redeemed stock. Brandi incurred $23,250 of tax on her redemption, but Yuen incurred $30,000 on her redemption. Discuss the likely reason for the difference in tax liabilities arising from the stock redemptions.
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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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