Question

Assume that at the end of 2019, Clampett, Inc. (an S corporation) distributes property (fair market value of $40,000, basis of $5,000) to each of its four equal shareholders (aggregate distribution of $160,000). At the time of the distribution, Clampett, Inc., has no corporate earnings and profits and J.D. has a basis of $50,000 in his Clampett, Inc., stock. What is J.D.'s stock basis after the distribution

Answer 1

J.D.'s stock basis after the distribution is $85,000

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to calculate the J.D.'s stock basis after the distribution we would have to use the following formula:

J.D.'s stock basis after the distribution=original basis +increase/decrease in basis from gain from property distribution

original basis=$50,000

basis from gain from property distribution=$40,000-$5,000

basis from gain from property distribution=$35,000

Therefore, J.D.'s stock basis after the distribution=$50,000+$35,000

J.D.'s stock basis after the distribution=$85,000