At the Beginning of the Year, Clampett, Inc

question 96

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of the year, Clampett, Inc. had $100,000 in its AAA, $60,000 of earnings and profits from prior C corporation years. During the year, Clampett, Inc. earned $50,000 of ordinary income and paid $200,000 in distributions to its shareholders. Assume that J. D. owns 25% of Clampett, Inc., his basis in Clampett, Inc. at the beginning of the year is $30,000, and his share of the distribution was $50,000. What is J. D.'s basis in the Clampett, Inc. stock after these transactions?

• A) $0.
• B) $5,000.
• C) $12,500.
• D) $15,000.
• E) None of these.

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