Houghton Company Reports Negative Current E&P of ($500,000) and Negative

question 89

Essay

Houghton Company reports negative current E&P of ($500,000) and negative accumulated E&P of ($800,000). Houghton distributed $100,000 to its sole shareholder, Blossom Applegate, on December 31, 20X3. Blossom's tax basis in her Houghton stock is $50,000. What is the tax treatment of the distribution to Blossom and what is her tax basis in Houghton stock after the distribution?

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Definitions:

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