Clampett, Inc

question 87

Multiple Choice

Clampett, Inc. has been an S corporation since its inception. On July 15, 2017, Clampett, Inc. distributed $50,000 to J. D. His basis in his Clampett, Inc. stock on January 1, 2017, was $45,000. For 2017, J. D. was allocated $10,000 of ordinary income from Clampett, Inc. and no separately stated items. What is the amount of income J. D. recognizes related to Clampett, Inc. in 2017?

• A) $60,000.
• B) $50,000.
• C) $20,000.
• D) $10,000.
• E) None of these.

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Definitions:

Present-Value Equivalent

A calculated amount representing the current value of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specified rate of return.

Cost of Funds

The interest rate that banks and other financial institutions pay for the use of funds deposited in their accounts by savers or obtained from other external sources.

ROI

Return on Investment, a financial metric used to measure the efficiency or profitability of an investment.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue, indicating the company's financial health over a period.