Husker Corporation Reportsa Deficit in Current E&P of ($200,000)in 20X3

question 53

Multiple Choice

Husker Corporation reportsa deficit in current E&P of ($200,000) in 20X3 and accumulated E&P at the beginning of the year of $300,000. Husker distributed $200,000 to its sole shareholder on December 31, 20X3. The shareholder's tax basis in her stock in Husker is $50,000. How is the distribution treated by the shareholder in 20X3?

• A)$200,000 dividend
• B)$100,000 dividend, $50,000 tax-free return of basis, and $50,000 capital gain
• C)$100,000 dividend and $100,000 tax-free return of basis
• D)$0 dividend, $50,000 tax-free return of basis, and $150,000 capital gain