Smith Co. has no E&P, current or accumulated, prior to the following independent transactions with its sole

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Smith Co. has no E&P, current or accumulated, prior to the following independent transactions with its sole shareholder, Chris:

Distribution of LIFO inventory with a basis of $7,000, a FIFO value of $11,000, and a market value of $13,000.

Distribution of land with a basis of $21,000, a mortgage of $34,000, and a value of $58,000.

Sale of property to Chris for $20,000 (basis

$5,000, value $25,000).

a. Does Chris have to recognize any income?

b. Does Smith Co. have any gains or losses?

c. What are the required adjustments to E&P?

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CCH Federal Taxation Basic Principles 2020

ISBN: 9780808051787

2020 Edition

Authors: Ephraim P. Smith, Philip J. Harmelink, James R. Hasselback

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