Assume That at the End of 2020, Clampett, Incorporated (An

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Multiple Choice

Assume that at the end of 2020, Clampett, Incorporated (an S corporation) distributes long-term capital gain property (fair market value of $40,000, basis of $25,000) to each of its four equal shareholders (aggregate distribution of $160,000) . At the time of the distribution, Clampett, Incorporated, has no corporate earnings and profits and J.D. has a basis of $15,000 in his Clampett, Incorporated, stock. How much total income does J.D. recognize as a result of the distribution?

• A)$0
• B)$15,000
• C)$25,000
• D)$40,000
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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