Buddy Owns 100 of the Outstanding Shares of Binder Corporation

question 46

Multiple Choice

Buddy owns 100 of the outstanding shares of Binder Corporation stock. Buddy's basis in his Binder Corporation stock is $100,000. Binder Corporation is merged with Clipper Corporation in a tax-free reorganization. Buddy receives 50 shares of Clipper stock worth $150,000 and $150,000 cash. The remaining 100 shares of Binder stock were owned by Bruce who received the same consideration for his Binder stock. Binder and Clipper have E&P balances of $250,000 and $500,000, respectively. Buddy and Bruce each own 25% of Clipper Corporation's 200 shares of stock after the reorganization. Which of the following is correct?

• A)Buddy recognizes $200,000 as dividend income.
• B)Buddy recognizes $200,000 as a capital gain.
• C)Buddy recognizes $150,000 as dividend income.
• D)Buddy recognizes $150,000 as a capital gain.

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Definitions:

Loss Contingencies

Potential losses that may occur in the future and are recorded in financial statements if they are probable and can be reasonably estimated.

Accrue

The process of recording expenses and revenues that have been incurred or earned, respectively, but not yet received or paid, in order to reflect the true financial position of an entity.

Estimated Loss

An anticipated loss that a company might suffer due to various risks and uncertainties, and which is accounted for in advance.

Appropriation

The allocation or setting aside of funds by a company for a specific purpose or the restriction of retained earnings distributed to shareholders.