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At the beginning of the current year, Paul and John each own 50% of Apple Corporation. In July, Paul sold his stock to Sarah for $110,000. At the beginning of the year, Apple Corporation had accumulated E & P of $200,000 and its current E & P is $250,000 (prior to any distributions). Apple distributed $260,000 on March 1 ($130,000 to Paul and $130,000 to John) and distributed another $260,000 on October 1 ($130,000 to Sarah and $130,000 to John). What are the tax implications of the $130,000 distribution to Sarah?

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In a property distribution, the amount of dividend income recognized by a shareholder is always reduced by the amount of liability assumed by a shareholder.

A) True
B) False

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A distribution from a corporation will be taxable to the recipient shareholders only to the extent of the corporation's E & P.

A) True
B) False

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The tax treatment of corporate distributions at the shareholder level does not depend on:


A) The character of the property being distributed.
B) The earnings and profits of the corporation.
C) The basis of stock in the hands of the shareholder.
D) Whether the distributed property is received by an individual or a corporation.
E) None of the above.

F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

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On January 2, 2014, Orange Corporation purchased equipment for $300,000 with an ADS recovery period of 10 years and a MACRS useful life of 7 years. Section 179 was not elected. MACRS depreciation properly claimed on the asset, including depreciation in the year of sale, totaled $79,605. The equipment was sold on July 1, 2015, for $290,000. As a result of the sale, the adjustment to taxable income needed to arrive at current E & P is:


A) No adjustment is required.
B) Decrease $49,605.
C) Increase $49,605.
D) Decrease $79,605.
E) None of the above.

F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

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On January 1, Tulip Corporation (a calendar year taxpayer) has accumulated E & P of $300,000. Its current E & P for the year is $90,000 (before considering dividend distributions). During the year, Tulip distributes $600,000 ($300,000 each) to its equal shareholders, Anne and Tom. Anne has a basis in her stock of $65,000, while Tom's basis is $120,000. What is the effect of the distribution by Tulip Corporation on Anne and Tom?

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Anne and Tom each have dividend income o...

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Which of the following is not a consequence of the double tax on dividends?


A) Corporations have an incentive to retain earnings and structure distributions to avoid dividend treatment.
B) Corporations have an incentive to invest in noncorporate rather than corporate businesses.
C) The cost of capital for corporate investments is increased.
D) Corporations have an incentive to finance operations with debt rather than equity.
E) All of the above are consequences of the double tax on dividends.

F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

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In the current year, Warbler Corporation (E & P of $250,000) made the following property distributions to its shareholders (all corporations) : In the current year, Warbler Corporation (E & P of $250,000)  made the following property distributions to its shareholders (all corporations) :   Warbler Corporation is not a member of a controlled group. As a result of the distribution: A)  The shareholders have dividend income of $200,000. B)  The shareholders have dividend income of $260,000. C)  Warbler has a recognized gain of $30,000 and a recognized loss of $30,000. D)  Warbler has no recognized gain or loss. E)  None of the above. Warbler Corporation is not a member of a controlled group. As a result of the distribution:


A) The shareholders have dividend income of $200,000.
B) The shareholders have dividend income of $260,000.
C) Warbler has a recognized gain of $30,000 and a recognized loss of $30,000.
D) Warbler has no recognized gain or loss.
E) None of the above.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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Kite Corporation, a calendar year taxpayer, has taxable income of $360,000 for 2015. Among its transactions for the year are the following: Collection of proceeds from insurance policy on life of corporate officer (in excess of cash surrender value) $ 9,000 Realized gain (not recognized) on an involuntary conversion 10,000 Nondeductible fines and penalties 21,000 Disregarding any provision for Federal income taxes, determine Kite Corporation's current E & P for 2015.

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Using the legend provided, classify each statement accordingly. In All cases, assume that taxable income is being adjusted to arrive at current E & P for 2014. a. Increase b. Decrease c. No effect -Section 179 expense in second year following election.

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