Steve Has a Capital Loss Carryover in the Current Year

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Essay

Steve has a capital loss carryover in the current year of $30,000.He owns 3,000 shares of stock in Carmine Corporation, which he purchased six years ago for $20 per share.In the current year, Carmine Corporation E & P of $750,000) redeems all of his shares for $140,000.Steve is in the 32% tax bracket.What is his income tax liability with respect to the corporate distribution if:
a.Steve will have a capital gain of $80,000 on the redemption [$140,000 amount realized) - $60,000 stock basis)].Steve can offset the $30,000 capital loss carryover against the $80,000 of capital gain.His income tax liability on the
a.The redemption qualifies for sale or exchange treatment, and Steve has no other transactions in the current year involving capital assets?
b.The redemption does not qualify for sale or exchange treatment?

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