Gander, a Calendar Year Corporation, Has a Deficit in Current

question 54

Multiple Choice

Gander, a calendar year corporation, has a deficit in current E & P of $100,000 and a $290,000 positive balance in accumulated E & P. If Gander determines that a $500,000 distribution to its shareholders is appropriate at some point during the year, what is the maximum amount of the distribution that could potentially be treated as a dividend?

• A)$0.
• B)$190,000.
• C)$240,000.
• D)$290,000.
• E)None of the above.

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