Robin Corporation, a Calendar Year Taxpayer, Has a Deficit in Current

question 37

Multiple Choice

Robin Corporation, a calendar year taxpayer, has a deficit in current E & P of $200,000 and a $580,000 positive balance in accumulated E & P. If Robin determines that a $700,000 distribution to its shareholders is appropriate at some point during the year, what is the maximum amount of the distribution that could potentially be treated as a dividend?

• A) $0
• B) $380,000
• C) $480,000
• D) $580,000
• E) None of the above