Bobcat Corporation Redeems All of Zed's 4,000 Shares and Distributes

question 37

Multiple Choice

Bobcat Corporation redeems all of Zed's 4,000 shares and distributes to him 2,000 shares of Van Corporation stock plus $50,000 cash. Zed's basis in his 20% interest in Bobcat is $100,000 and the stock's value is $250,000. At the time Bobcat is acquired by Van, the accumulated earnings and profits of Bobcat are $200,000 and of Van are $75,000. How does Zed treat this transaction for tax purposes?

• A) Zed recognizes no gain in this reorganization.
• B) Zed reports a $50,000 recognized dividend.
• C) Zed reports a $50,000 recognized capital gain.
• D) Zed reports a $40,000 recognized dividend and a $10,000 capital gain.

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