A Business Entity Has Appreciated Land Basis of $50,000 and Fair

question 75

Essay

A business entity has appreciated land basis of $50,000 and fair market value of $75,000) which it is going to distribute to Craig, one of its owners. The entity has earned substantial profits during its 15 years of operations and has reinvested most of them in the business. What are the tax consequences of the distribution to the business entity and to Craig if the business entity is an):
a. C corporation?
b. S corporation?
c. Partnership?

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Definitions:

Income Summary

is an account that aggregates all revenue and expenses during an accounting period, used to transfer the net income (or loss) to the capital account.

Freight-in

represents the cost of transporting goods into a business, typically considered as part of the cost of goods sold.

Operating Expense

An expense that a business incurs through its normal business operations, often including items like rent, utilities, and payroll.

Accrual System

An accounting method where revenue and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged.