In the Current Year, Red Corporation Has $100,000 of Current

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Essay

In the current year, Red Corporation has $100,000 of current and accumulated E&P. On March 2, Red Corporation distributes to Randy, a shareholder, a parcel of land (a capital asset)having a $60,000 FMV. The land has a $30,000 adjusted basis (for both tax and E&P purposes)to Red Corporation and is subject to an $8,000 mortgage, which Randy assumes. Assume a 34% marginal corporate tax rate.
a)What is the amount and character of the income Randy recognizes as a result of the distribution?
b)What is Randy's basis for the land?
c)What is the amount and character of Red Corporation's gain or loss as a result of the distribution?
d)What effect does the distribution have on Red Corporation's E&P?

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Definitions:

Zero-coupon Bonds

Bonds that do not pay periodic interest and are sold at a discount from their face value; the return comes from the difference between the purchase price and the face value paid at maturity.

Yield To Maturity

The total return expected on a bond if it is held until the date it matures, including all interest payments and the repayment of the principal.

Annual Interest

The amount of money earned or paid on an investment or loan over a one-year period, expressed as a percentage of the principal.