Question

Lucy has been the sole shareholder of a calendar year S corporation since 1980. At the end of 2011, Lucy's stock basis is $23,500, and she receives a distribution of $25,000. Corporate level accounts are computed as follows.

AAA 7,000
PTI 11,000
Accumulated E&P 600
How much capital gain, if any, will Lucy have?
a. $600
b. $7,000
c. $6,400
d. $900
e. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: d. $900

Step-by-step explanation:

Capital gain = Total distribution - AAA as this isn't taxed - Accumulated E&P - PTI which isn't taxed either - Stock basis

Stock basis = Stock basis - AAA - PTI

= 23,500 - 7,000 - 11,000

= $5,500

Capital Gain = 25,000 - 7,000 - 600 - 11,000 - 5,500

= $900