CPA · Question 34 · Area V: Entity Taxation
An S Corporation has an Accumulated Adjustments Account (AAA) of $20,000 and Accumulated Earnings and Profits (AEP) from C Corp years of $10,000. The corporation distributes $35,000 to its sole shareholder. The shareholder's stock basis (before distribution) is $50,000. How is the distribution taxed?
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$35,000 Tax-Free Return of Capital
$20,000 Tax-Free; $10,000 Dividend Income; $5,000 Tax-Free Return of Capital
$20,000 Tax-Free; $15,000 Dividend Income
$35,000 Dividend Income
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