Problem 19-38 (LO. 1, 3) Complete the following schedule for each case. Assume t
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Problem 19-38 (LO. 1, 3)
Complete the following schedule for each case. Assume that the shareholders have a sufficient basis in the stock investment.
All distributions are made at year end (December 31) except for part (e). For part (e) assume the $130,000 distribution is made on June 30.
If amount is zero, enter "0".
* The distribution of $130,000 is made on June 30 and the corporation uses the calendar year for tax purposes.
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Accumulated E & PBeginning of Year
Current E & P Cash
Distributions Dividend
Income Return of
Capital a. ($200,000) $70,000 $130,000 $ $ b. 150,000 (120,000) 210,000 $ $ c. 90,000 70,000 150,000 $ $ d. 120,000 (60,000) 130,000 $ $ e. $120,000 ($60,000) $130,000* $ $
Explanation / Answer
Answer
note
a ) dividend are limited to current year E&P if the distribution exceeds current year E&P it is considered as a return of capital
b ) in the negative current E&P add the accumulated E&P any distribution over the sum of the negative current E&P and the accumulated E&P is a return of capital
c) current and accumulated E&P allowed for full dividend treatment of distribution
d ) in the negative current E&P add the accumulated E&P , any distribution over the sum of the negative current E&P and the accumulated E&P is a return of capital
e) 90000 will be treated as distribution of dividend and the remainder 40000 will be considered as a return of capital
accumulated E&P beginning of the year current E&P cash distribution dividend income return of capital A 200000 70000 130000 70000 60000 B 150000 120000 210000 30000 180000 C 90000 70000 150000 150000 - D 120000 60000 130000 60000 70000 E 120000 60000 130000 90000 40000