At the Beginning of the Year, Clampett, Inc

question 32

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of the year, Clampett, Inc. had $100,000 in its AAA, $60,000 of earnings and profits from prior C corporation years. During the year, Clampett, Inc.earned $50,000 of ordinary income and paid $200,000 in distributions to its shareholders. Assume that J. D. owns 25% of Clampett, Inc., his basis in Clampett, Inc. at thebeginning of the year is $30,000, and his share of the distribution was $50,000. How much, if any, of the distribution is taxable as a dividend?

• A) $12,500.
• B) $15,000.
• C) $10,000.
• D) $0.
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Invested Assets

Financial assets purchased with the expectation that they will generate income or profit, or appreciate in value.

Operating Income

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) is a company's profit from normal operations, excluding non-operating income and expenses.

Return on Investment

A financial metric used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment, calculated as the net gain or loss on the investment relative to the cost of the investment.

Investment Center

A division or unit within an organization that is directly responsible for generating its own revenue as well as controlling its costs, and therefore, its profits.