Emma Is the Sole Shareholder in Pacific Corporation and Has

question 82

Essay

Emma is the sole shareholder in Pacific Corporation and has owned the stock for five years.The basis in her stock is $50,000.Pacific distributes $35,000 to Emma.Accumulated earnings and profits at the beginning of the year equal $25,000 and current earnings and profits equal $5,000.
Required:
a.What are the tax consequences of this information?
b.What are the tax consequences of this information if,instead of distributing $35,000 to Emma,Pacific distributes $100,000 to Emma?

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