Exam 5: Corporations Earnings Profits and Dividend Distributions

Rust Corporation distributes property to its sole shareholder, Andre. The property has a fair market value of $350,000, an adjusted basis of $205,000, and is subject to a liability of $220,000. Current E & P is $500,000. With respect to the distribution, which of the following statements is correct?

If a stock dividend is taxable, the shareholder's basis in the newly received shares is equal to the fair market value of the shares received in the distribution.

Goldfinch Corporation distributes stock rights to its shareholders. How is the basis of the stock rights received by Goldfinch's shareholders determined?

Navy Corporation has E & P of $240,000. It distributes land with a fair market value of $70,000 (adjusted basis of $25,000) to its sole shareholder, Troy. The land is subject to a liability of $55,000 that Troy assumes. Troy has:

Stephanie is the sole shareholder and president of Hawk Corporation. She feels that she can justify at least a $220,000 bonus this year because of her performance. However, rather than a bonus in the form of a salary, she plans to have Hawk pay her a $220,000 dividend. Because Stephanie's marginal tax rate is 35%, she prefers to receive a dividend taxed at 15%. Her accountant, however, suggests a $310,000 bonus in lieu of the $220,000 dividend since Hawk Corporation is in the 34% tax bracket. Should Stephanie take the $220,000 dividend or the $310,000 bonus? Support your answer by computing the after-tax cost of the two alternatives to Hawk and to Stephanie.

Christian, the president and sole shareholder of Venture Corporation, is paid an annual salary of $150,000. Christian would like to draw additional funds from the corporation but is concerned that increased salary might cause the IRS to contend his salary is unreasonable. Further, Christian does not want the corporation to pay any dividends. He would like to contribute $40,000 to his alma mater to establish scholarships for needy students. If Christian makes a pledge to the university to provide $40,000 for scholarships, would there be a problem if Venture Corporation paid the pledge on his behalf? Explain.

Cedar Corporation is a calendar year taxpayer formed in 2012. Cedar's E & P for each of the past 5 years is listed below. 2016 $28,000 2015 $40,000 2014 $39,000 2013 $68,000 2012 $16,000 ? Cedar Corporation made the following distributions in the previous 5 years. 2015 Land (basis of \ 70,000 , fair market value of \ 80,000 ) 2012 \2 0,000 cash ? Cedar's accumulated E & P as of January 1, 2017 is:

Tracy and Lance, equal shareholders in Macaw Corporation, receive $600,000 each in distributions on December 31 of the current year. Macaw's current year taxable income is $1 million and it has no accumulated E & P. Last year, Macaw sold an appreciated asset for $1,200,000 (basis of $400,000). Payment for one-half of the sale of the asset was made this year. How much of Tracy's distribution will be taxed as a dividend?

A distribution from a corporation will be taxable to the recipient shareholders only to the extent of the corporation's E & P.

Using the legend provided, classify each statement accordingly. In all cases, assume that taxable income is being adjusted to arrive at current E & P for 2016. -Cash dividends distributed to shareholders in 2016.

Using the legend provided, classify each statement accordingly. In All cases, assume that taxable income is being adjusted to arrive at current E & P for 2016. -Proceeds of life insurance received upon the death of a key employee (policy had no cash surrender value).

Provide a brief outline on computing current E & P.

Using the legend provided, classify each statement accordingly. In All cases, assume that taxable income is being adjusted to arrive at current E & P for 2016. -Intangible drilling costs deducted currently.

A corporation borrows money to purchase State of Texas bonds. The interest on the loan has no impact on either taxable income or current E & P.

Scarlet Corporation is an accrual basis, calendar year corporation. Scarlet distributes inventory (basis of $20,000; fair market value of $40,000) to Frank, its shareholder. Assuming that Scarlet has $500,000 of current E & P, what is the impact of the distribution on Scarlet Corporation and on Frank?

Using the legend provided, classify each statement accordingly. In All cases, assume that taxable income is being adjusted to arrive at current E & P for 2016. -Excess capital loss in year incurred.

Using the legend provided, classify each statement accordingly. In All cases, assume that taxable income is being adjusted to arrive at current E & P for 2016. -Dividends received deduction.

In June of the current year, Marigold Corporation declares a $4 dividend out of E & P on each share of common stock to shareholders of record on August 1. Ellen and Tim each purchase 100 shares of Marigold stock on July 1. On July 15, Ellen also purchases a short position in Marigold. Tim sells 50 of his shares on August 10 and continues to hold the remaining 50 shares through the end of the year. Ellen closes her short position in Marigold on October 15. With respect to the dividends, which of the following is correct?

Which one of the following statements is false?

On January 2, 2016, Orange Corporation purchased equipment for $300,000 with an ADS recovery period of 10 years and a MACRS useful life of 7 years. Section 179 was not elected. MACRS depreciation properly claimed on the asset, including depreciation in the year of sale, totaled $79,605. The equipment was sold on July 1, 2017, for $290,000. As a result of the sale, the adjustment to taxable income needed to arrive at current E & P is: