A Business Entity Has Appreciated Land (Basis of $50,000 and Fair

question 94

Essay

A business entity has appreciated land (basis of $50,000 and fair market value of $75,000)which it is going to distribute to Craig,one of its owners.The entity has earned substantial profits during its 15 years of operations and has reinvested most of them in the business.What are the tax consequences of the distribution to the business entity and to Craig if the business entity is a(n):
a. C corgaration?
b. S corporation?
c. Partnership?

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Definitions:

Repurchase

The act of buying back previously sold stock or bonds from the market or shareholders by the issuing company, often to reduce the amount of outstanding shares and increase the value of remaining shares.

Book Value

Book value is the net value of a company's assets found on its balance sheet, calculated as the total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities.

Par Value

The nominal face value of a security as stated by the issuer, often used in reference to bonds or shares.