Wildcat Corporation Reports Current E&P of Negative $200,000 in 20X3

question 71

Multiple Choice

Wildcat Corporation reports current E&P of negative $200,000 in 20X3 and accumulated E&P at the beginning of the year of $100,000. Wildcat distributed $300,000 to its sole shareholder on December 31, 20X3. How much of the distribution is treated as a dividend in 20X3?

• A) $0.
• B) $100,000.
• C) $200,000.
• D) $300,000.

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