Austin Company Reports Positive Current E&P of $200,000 and a Deficit

question 45

Essay

Austin Company reports positive current E&P of $200,000 and a deficit in accumulated E&P of ($300,000). Austin distributed $250,000 to its sole shareholder, Betsy Bevo, on December 31, 20X3. Betsy's tax basis in her stock is $125,000. How much of the $250,000 distribution is treated as a dividend to Betsy, and what is her tax basis in Austin stock after the distribution?

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Definitions:

Step-Wise Cost

Costs that remain fixed for certain levels of production but can change to a different fixed rate when production levels increase or decrease.

Least-Squares Regression

A statistical method used to determine the line of best fit by minimizing the sum of squares of the differences between observed and predicted values.

Relevant Range

Pertains to the bounds within which assumptions about fixed and variable costs in relation to business activities are considered accurate.

Departmental Overhead Rate

A calculation used to allocate indirect costs to specific departments, helping in the accurate costing of products or services.