Exam 7: Corporate Taxation: Nonliquidating Distributions

Which of the following statements best describes current earnings and profits?

Which of the following individuals is not considered "family" for purposes of applying the stock attribution rules to a stock redemption?

Greenwich Corporation reported a net operating loss of $800,000 in 20X3, which the corporation elected to carryforward to 20X4. The computation of the loss did not include a disallowed fine of $50,000, life insurance proceeds of $500,000, and a current year charitable contribution of $10,000 that will be carried forward to 20X4. The corporation's current earnings and profits for 20X3 would be:

Loon, Inc. reported taxable income of $600,000 in 20X3 and paid federal income taxes of $202,000. Not included in the company's computation of taxable income is tax-exempt interest of $30,000, disallowed meals and entertainment expenses of $15,000, and disallowed expenses related to the tax-exempt income of $4,000. Loon deducted depreciation of $200,000 on its tax return. Under the alternative (E&P) depreciation method, the deduction would have been $80,000. Compute the company's current E&P for 20X3.

Erie Corporation reported taxable income of $2,200,000 in 20X3 before any deduction for any payment to its sole shareholder and employee, LaBron Cleveland. Erie paid a bonus of $200,000 to LaBron at year-end. Erie Corporation is subject to a flat-rate tax of 34%. The bonus meets the requirements to be "reasonable" and is therefore deductible by Erie. LaBron is subject to a marginal tax rate of 35% on the bonus. What is the total federal income tax imposed on the corporate income earned by Erie and paid to LaBron as a bonus?

Aztec Company reports current E&P of $200,000 in 20X3 and accumulated E&P at the beginning of the year of negative $100,000. Aztec distributed $300,000 to its sole shareholder on January 1, 20X3. How much of the distribution is treated as a dividend in 20X3?

Oakland Corporation reported a net operating loss of $500,000 in 20X3 and elected to carry the loss forward to 20X4. Not included in the computation was a disallowed meals and entertainment expense of $20,000, tax-exempt income of $10,000, and deferred gain on an installment sale of $250,000. The corporation's current earnings and profits for 20X3 would be:

A calendar-year corporation has positive current E&P of $500 and accumulated negative E&P of $1,200. The corporation makes a $400 distribution to its sole shareholder. Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements best describes the role of current and accumulated earnings and profits in determining if a distribution is a dividend?

Paladin 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, Maria Mendez. The land's fair market value was $200,000 and its tax and E&P basis to Paladin was $250,000. Maria assumed a liability of $25,000 attached to the land. The tax consequences of the distribution to Paladin in 20X3 would be:

A distribution from a corporation to a shareholder will only be treated as a dividend for tax purposes if the distribution is paid out of current or accumulated earnings and profits.

General Inertia Corporation made a pro rata distribution of $50,000 to Tiara, Inc. in partial liquidation of the company on December 31, 20X3. Tiara, Inc. owns 500 shares (50%) of General Inertia. The distribution was in exchange for 250 shares of Tiara's stock in the company. After the partial liquidation, Tiara continued to own 50% of the remaining stock in General Inertia. At the time of the distribution, the shares had a fair market value of $200 per share. Tiara's income tax basis in the shares was $100 per share. General Inertia had total E&P of $800,000 at the time of the distribution. What amount of dividend or capital gain does Tiara recognize because of the transaction?

General Inertia Corporation made a distribution of $50,000 to Henry Tiara in partial liquidation of the company on December 31, 20X3. Henry owns 500 shares (50%) of General Inertia. The distribution was in exchange for 250 shares of Henry's stock in the company. After the partial liquidation, Henry continued to own 50% of the remaining stock in General Inertia. At the time of the distribution, the shares had a fair market value of $200 per share. Henry's income tax basis in the shares was $100 per share. General Inertia had total E&P of $800,000 at the time of the distribution. What are the tax consequences to Henry because of the transaction?

Battle Corporation redeems 20 percent of its stock for $100,000 in a stock redemption that is treated as an exchange by the shareholders. Battle's E&P at the date of the redemption is $200,000. Battle must reduce its earnings and profits by $100,000 because of the redemption. Battle reduces its E&P by the lesser of $100,000 or 20% of E&P at the date of the redemption ($40,000).

The "double taxation" of corporate income refers to the taxation of corporate income at both the entity-level and the shareholder-level.

Lansing Company is owned equally by Jennifer, her husband Dan, and DeWitt Corporation, which is owned 50 percent by Jennifer and her sister Jane. Each of the three shareholders holds 100 shares in the company. Under the §318 stock attribution rules, how many shares of Lansing stock is DeWitt Corporation deemed to own?

Cavalier 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, Tom Jefferson. The land's fair market value was $200,000 and its tax and E&P basis to Cavalier was $50,000. The tax consequences of the distribution to Cavalier in 20X3 would be:

Au Sable Corporation reported taxable income of $800,000 in 20X3 and paid federal income taxes of $272,000. Not included in the computation was a disallowed penalty of $25,000, life insurance proceeds of $100,000, and a Federal income tax refund from 20X2 of $50,000. Au Sable is an accrual basis taxpayer. The corporation's current earnings and profits for 20X3 would be:

Half Moon Corporation made a distribution of $300,000 to Arnold Swartz in partial liquidation of the company on December 31, 20X3. Arnold owns 100% of Half Moon Corporation (1,200 shares). The distribution was in exchange for 50% of Arnold's stock in the company (600 shares). At the time of the distribution, the shares had a fair market value of $500 per share. Arnold's income tax basis in the shares was $250 per share. Half Moon had total E&P of $2,000,000 at the time of the distribution. What is the amount and character (capital gain or dividend) of any income or gain recognized by Arnold as a result of the partial liquidation?

Sara owns 60 percent of the stock of Lea Corporation. Unrelated individuals own the remaining 40 percent. For a stock redemption of Sara's stock to be treated as an exchange under the "substantially disproportionate" test, what percentage of Lea stock must Sara own after the redemption?