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Lopez Corporation (E & P of $1 million) has 2,000 shares of common stock outstanding owned by unrelated parties as follows: Kaylee, 1,000 shares, and Damek, 1,000 shares. Both Kaylee and Damek paid $150 per share for the Lopez stock 12 years ago. In May of the current year, Lopez distributes land held as an investment (basis of $180,000, fair market value of $390,000) to Kaylee in redemption of 350 of her shares. a. What are the tax results to Kaylee on the redemption of her Lopez stock? b. What are the tax results to Lopez Corporation on the distribution of the land? ANSWER:
In The Hand of Kaylee | |||||
Particulars | $ | ||||
Amount realized | 390,000.00 | ||||
Less: Stock aquisiion cost (350 shares x $150) | 52,500.00 | ||||
Long-Term Capital Gain | 337,500.00 | ||||
Notes: | |||||
1. Kaylee will have a basis of $390,000 in the Land | |||||
2. Under § 302(b)(2), this distribution to Kaylee fall under disproportionate redemption | |||||
In The Hand of Lopez Corporation | |||||
Particulars | $ | ||||
Amount realized | 390,000.00 | ||||
Less: Basis | 180,000.00 | ||||
Capital Gain | 210,000.00 | ||||
Notes: | |||||
1. In case of non-liquidating distributions, gains have to be recognized. | |||||
2. Since E&P is $1 million and percentage of redumbtion is 17.5% (350 Shares/2000 Shares), E&P is reduced by $175,000. (That is, $1,000,000 x 17.5%) | |||||