Maria and Christopher Each Own 50% of Cockatoo Corporation, a Calendar

question 151

Multiple Choice

Maria and Christopher each own 50% of Cockatoo Corporation, a calendar year taxpayer. Distributions from Cockatoo are $750,000 to Maria on April 1 and $250,000 to Christopher on May 1. Cockatoo's current E & P is
$300,000 and its accumulated E & P is $600,000. How much of the accumulated E & P is allocated to
Christopher's distribution?

• A) $0
• B) $75,000
• C) $150,000
• D) $300,000
• E) None of these.

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