On January 1, 2019 Gold Corporation (a calendar year taxpayer)
has E&P of $50,000 and generates no additional E&P during
the 2019 year. On 12/30/19, the corporation distributes $95,000 to
its sole shareholder, Walt (who has basis in Gold stock of
$30,000). Determine the effect of this distribution on (a) Walt’s
adjusted gross income; (b) on Walt’s basis in the GoldCorp stock;
and (c) explain what happens to any balance from the distribution
(i.e. how does Walt treat such a balance, for tax
purposes)?
a
Particulars | Amount | Remarks |
Distribution | $ 95,000 | |
Less: E&P balance | $ (50,000) | Dividend income |
Balance | $ 45,000 | |
Less: basis in stock | $ (30,000) | Return of basis |
Balance capital gain | $ 15,000 | Capital gain |
Dividend income and capital gain increases gross income.
Effect on AGI = $50,000 + $15,000 = $65,000
b
Basis in stock is $0. Entire basis is returned.
c
Balance from distribution is capital gain. Capital gain is $15,000.
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