Dixie Corporation Distributes $31,000 to Its Sole Shareholder, Sally

question 40

Multiple Choice

Dixie Corporation distributes $31,000 to its sole shareholder, Sally. At the time of the distribution, Dixie's E&P is $25,000 and Sally's basis in her Dixie stock is $10,000. Sally's basis in her Dixie stock after the distribution is

• A)$4,000.
• B)$10,000.
• C)$25,000.
• D)$31,000.

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period during which at least one of a firm's inputs is fixed, limiting its capacity to adjust fully to changes in market demand.

Short Run

A time period in economics during which at least one factor of production is considered fixed, limiting the ability of the economy or firm to adjust to changes.

Fixed Inputs

Inputs in the production process that cannot be easily increased or decreased in the short run, such as land or machinery.

Variable Inputs

Resources used in production that can vary in quantity in the short run, such as labor and raw materials.