FIRST 4 SUB-QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED:
- What is Green’s recognized gain on the distribution?
= Liability on investment+Basis of
shares exchanged-FMV of the Investment
=
$550,000 – [($20,000/200) x 50) - $500,000
=
$55,000
- What is the increase in Green’s tax liability as a result of
the distribution?
= Recognized gain x marginal tax
rate
=$55,000
x 0.21
=
$11,550
C. What is the amount of Susan’s distribution?
= Amount of Mortgage+Basis of shares exchanged
= 550,000 + 5,000
= $555,000
D. How much of the distribution is classified
as a dividend?
Since the distribution is at loss to
the investor, no amount will be considered as dividend.