Chance Corporation Has a $20,000 Deficit in Earnings and Profits

question 73

Multiple Choice

Chance Corporation has a $20,000 deficit in earnings and profits as of January 1, 2018. During 2018, the corporation has current earnings and profits of $40,000 and makes a $70,000 cash distribution to its shareholders. What part of the distribution is taxable as dividend income to Chance's shareholders?

• A)$- 0 -
• B)$20,000
• C)$30,000
• D)$40,000
• E)$70,000

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