Maple Corp., a calendar-year corporation, was formed three years ago by its sole shareholder, Brady, who immediately

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Maple Corp., a calendar-year corporation, was formed three years ago by its sole shareholder, Brady, who immediately elected S corporation status. On December 31 of the current year, Maple distributed $30,000 cash to Brady. What is the amount and character of gain Brady must recognize on the distribution in each of the following alternative scenarios?
a. At the time of the distribution, Brady's basis in his Maple Corp. stock was $35,000.
b. At the time of the distribution, Brady's basis in his Maple Corp. stock was $8,000.
c. At the time of the distribution, Brady's basis in his Maple Corp. stock was $0.
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Taxation Of Individuals And Business Entities 2015

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