Question 1

How does the payment of a property dividend affect E & P?

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Corporate distributions reduce E & P by ...

Question 2

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.
-Loss on sale between related parties in 2016.

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A)  Increase
B)  Decrease
C)  No effectD) A) and C)
E) A) and B)

Question 3

During the year, Blue Corporation distributes land to its sole shareholder. If the fair market value of the land is less than its adjusted basis, Blue will not be able to recognize a loss on the distribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In general, if a shareholder's ownership interest is not diminished as a result of a stock redemption, the Code will treat the transaction as a sale or exchange.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Use of MACRS cost recovery when computing taxable income does not require an E & P adjustment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Corporations: Earnings Profits and Distributions

How does the payment of a property dividend affect E & P?

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Corporate distributions reduce E & P by ...
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Use of MACRS cost recovery when computing taxable income does not require an E & P adjustment.

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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. -Loss on sale between related parties in 2016.

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In general, if a shareholder's ownership interest is not diminished as a result of a stock redemption, the Code will treat the transaction as a sale or exchange.

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During the year, Blue Corporation distributes land to its sole shareholder. If the fair market value of the land is less than its adjusted basis, Blue will not be able to recognize a loss on the distribution.

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Exam 13: Corporations: Earnings Profits and Distributions

How does the payment of a property dividend affect E & P?

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Use of MACRS cost recovery when computing taxable income does not require an E & P adjustment.

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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. -Loss on sale between related parties in 2016.

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In general, if a shareholder's ownership interest is not diminished as a result of a stock redemption, the Code will treat the transaction as a sale or exchange.

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During the year, Blue Corporation distributes land to its sole shareholder. If the fair market value of the land is less than its adjusted basis, Blue will not be able to recognize a loss on the distribution.

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Corporate distributions reduce E & P by ...
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