Assume That at the End of 2018, Clampett, Inc

question 48

Multiple Choice

Assume that at the end of 2018, Clampett, Inc. (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, Inc. has no corporate E&P and J. D. has a basis of $15,000 in his Clampett, Inc. stock. How much 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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Definitions:

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, after all purchases and sales have been accounted for.

Beginning Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the start of an accounting period, before any purchases are added or sales are subtracted.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including material and labor costs.

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated before the next period's inventory is added.