Zebra Corporation Has Always Been an S Corporation and Is

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Essay

Zebra Corporation has always been an S corporation and is 100% owned by Paul. Paul has a basis of $40,000 in his Zebra stock at the beginning of the year. During the year, Zebra has an ordinary loss of $20,000 and a long-term capital gain of $10,000. In addition, Zebra Corporation distributed $55,000 in cash to Paul on December 1. Will the distribution cause Paul to recognize a gain? If so, what are its amount and character?

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