Swan Corporation Makes a Property Distribution to Its Sole Shareholder

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Multiple Choice

Swan Corporation makes a property distribution to its sole shareholder, Matthew. The property distributed is a cottage (fair market value of $135,000; basis of $110,000) that is subject to a $175,000 mortgage that Matthew assumes.Before considering the consequences of the distribution, Swan's current E & P is $25,000 and its accumulated E & P is 100,000. Swan makes no other distributions during the current year. What is Swan's taxable gain on the distribution of the cottage?

• A)$0.
• B)$15,000.
• C)$25,000.
• D)$65,000.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

A method of inventory costing that includes all manufacturing costs, both variable and fixed, in the cost of a product.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only includes variable production costs (materials, labor, and overhead) in product cost calculations, excluding fixed costs.

Operating Income

Profit generated from a company's regular business operations, excluding expenses like taxes and interest.

Contribution Margin

The amount of revenue remaining after deducting variable costs, which can be used to cover fixed costs and contribute to profit.