Clampett, Incorporated, Has Been an S Corporation Since Its Inception

question 111

Multiple Choice

Clampett, Incorporated, has been an S corporation since its inception. On July 15, 2021, Clampett, Incorporated, distributed $50,000 to J.D. His basis in his Clampett, Incorporated, stock on January 1, 2021, was $45,000. For 2021, J.D. was allocated $10,000 of ordinary income from Clampett, Incorporated, and no separately stated items. What is J.D.'s basis in his Clampett, Incorporated, stock after all transactions in 2021?

• A)$40,000
• B)$30,000
• C)$20,000
• D)$5,000
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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