Hannah, Greta, and Winston own the stock in Redpoll Corporation (E & P of $900,000) as follows: Hannah, 600 shares; Greta, 400 shares; and Winston, 1,000 shares. Greta is Hannah's daughter, and Winston is Hannah's brother. Redpoll Corporation redeems 400 of Hannah's shares (basis of $55,000) for $240,000. Hannah purchased the stock three years ago as an investment. With respect to the stock redemption, Hannah has:

a. Long-term capital gain of $185,000.

b. Long-term capital gain of $240,000.

c. Dividend income of $185,000.

d. Dividend income of $240,000.

e. None of the above.

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

a Longterm capital gain of 185000 RATIONALE The redemption meets both tests of 302b 2 and ... View the full answer