Ameriparent Corporation Owns a 70% Interest in Flag Corporation

question 68

Essay

Ameriparent Corporation owns a 70% interest in Flag Corporation. The corporations have current and accumulated E&Ps of $25,000 and $40,000, respectively. Taxpayer, who has a $20,000 basis in her 40% ownership interest of Ameriparent Corporation, sells sufficient stock to Flag to reduce her interest in Ameriparent from 40% to 20%. Taxpayer receives $20,000 for the stock she surrenders. What are the tax consequences of the transaction for Taxpayer?

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