Tar Heel Corporation Had Current and Accumulated E&P of $500,000

question 31

Multiple Choice

Tar Heel Corporation had current and accumulated E&P of $500,000 at December 31 20X3. On December 31, the company made a distribution of land to its sole shareholder, William Roy. The land's fair market value was $100,000 and its tax and E&P basis to Tar Heel was $25,000. William assumed a mortgage attached to the land of $10,000. The tax consequences of the distribution to William in 20X3 would be:

• A)$100,000 dividend and a tax basis in the land of $100,000.
• B)$100,000 dividend and a tax basis in the land of $90,000.
• C)Dividend of $90,000 and a tax basis in the land of $100,000.
• D)Dividend of $90,000 and a tax basis in the land of $90,000.

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Definitions:

Reasonable Grounds

A basis of sufficient facts and information indicating that a belief or action is more likely true or correct than not, often used in legal contexts.

Shipment Contract

A contract in which the seller is obligated to send the goods to the buyer but is not responsible for loss or damage to the goods once they have been shipped.

Destination Contract

A legal agreement specifying that the seller of goods will bear the risk and expense until the goods are delivered to a specific location.

Seller Obligations

Refers to the responsibilities and duties a seller must fulfill as part of a sales contract, including delivering the goods or services as agreed.