Corporation S elects S Corporation status effective January 1, 2016. J is the so
ID: 2452839 • Letter: C
Question
Corporation S elects S Corporation status effective January 1, 2016. J is the sole shareholder having a basis of $450,000 in his stock. S has accumulated earnings in profits of $600,000. During the same year, S has net earnings of $150,000. S distributed $1,350,000 to J during the tax year.
a The distribution is tax free.
b $600,000 of the distribution is tax free. The remaining $650,000 is taxable.
c $600,000 of the distribution is tax free, $600,000 is a dividend, and the remaining $150,000 is treated as income from the sale or exchange of stock.
d None of the above.
Which is the correct answer and why?
Explanation / Answer
$600,000 of the distribution is tax free, $600,000 is a dividend, and the remaining $150,000 is treated as income from the sale or exchange of stock.