Fred Is the Sole Shareholder of an S Corporation in Fort

question 102

Multiple Choice

Fred is the sole shareholder of an S corporation in Fort Deposit, Alabama. At a time when his stock basis is $20,000, the corporation distributes appreciated property worth $100,000 (basis of $20,000) . Fred's taxable gain is:

• A) $-0-.
• B) $10,000.
• C) $80,000.
• D) $100,000.

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