Question

Tour Corp., which had earnings and profits of $400,000, made a nonliquidating distribution of property to its shareholders during the current year. This property, which had an adjusted basis of $30,000 and a fair market value of $20,000 at date of distribution, did not constitute assets used in the active conduct of Tour's business. How much loss did Tour recognize on this distribution?

Answer 1

Adjusted basis less Market value=$30000-$20000=$10000

Step-by-step explanation:

In actual terms the property was worth $30000 but commanded only $20000 in the market,invariably $10000 is lost