Tia Receives a $15,000 Cash Distribution from Main Corporation in March

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Essay

Tia receives a $15,000 cash distribution from Main Corporation in March of the current year. Main has $6,000 of accumulated E&P at the beginning of the year and $12,000 of current E&P. Main also distributed $15,000 in cash to Betty, who purchased all 300 shares of Main stock from Tia in June of the current year. What tax issues should be considered with respect to the distributions paid to Tia and Betty?

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