In January of the Current Year, Rae Purchases 100% of Sun

question 11

Essay

In January of the current year, Rae purchases 100% of Sun Corporation stock for $30,000. Sun Corporation reports taxable income of $25,000 in the current year, on which it pays tax of $3,750. None of the remaining $21,250 is distributed to Rae. However, on January 1 of the next year, Rae sells her stock to Lee for $51,250. What are the tax consequences to Rae of the sale?

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