Question: Explain distribution with examples? How much gain will be attributed to August as a result of the distribution? It is now 2016. Harmonica, Inc a

Explain distribution with examples? How much gain will be attributed to August as a result of the distribution?

It is now 2016. Harmonica, Inc a calendar year S corporation, is owned equally by three shareholders : August, April and May. The corporation owns equipment that was purchased for $112,000 four years ago. On November 13 of the current year, when the equipment is worth $145,000, it is distributed to August. Assume that August's basis in the S corporation stock is $160,000 immediately before the distribution. 

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