Paladin Corporation Had Current and Accumulated E&P of $500,000 at December

question 42

Multiple Choice

Paladin Corporation had current and accumulated E&P of $500,000 at December 31,year 1.On December 31,the company made a distribution of land to its sole shareholder,Maria Mendez.The land's fair market value was $200,000 and its tax and E&P basis to Paladin was $250,000.Maria assumed a liability of $25,000 attached to the land.The tax consequences of the distribution to Paladin in year 1 would be:

• A)No loss recognized and a reduction in E&P of $200,000.
• B)$50,000 loss recognized and a reduction in E&P of $200,000.
• C)$50,000 loss recognized and a reduction in E&P of $225,000.
• D)No loss recognized and a reduction in E&P of $225,000.

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