Distribution of a capital gain


Bart a 50% owner of Atlas Corp's common stock, receives a distribution of anew class of Atlas preferred stock having a $40,000 FMV. Bart's basis in the Atlas common stock is $30,000. Its FMV is $80,000 on the distribution date. One year later, the corp. redeems the preferred stock for $75,000. At the time the stock was issued, the corp.'s current and accumulated E&P was $80,000. At the end of the year of redemption, the current and accumulated E&P is $25,000. No other distribution out of E&P were made in the year of redemption. What are the tax consequences of the transaction? How much will be taxed to the recepient as a divident? How much is a return of capital? Is any of the disttribution a capital gain?

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Accounting Basics: Distribution of a capital gain
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