Garry and Marissa formed Anderson Corporation as an S corporation several years ago. Garry and Marissa each have a 50% interest in the corporation. At the beginning of the current year, their stock bases are $40,000 each. In the current year, the corporation earns $35,000 of ordinary income. In addition, the corporation distributes property to Garry having a $25,000 FMV and a $34,000 adjusted basis and distributes property to Marissa having a $25,000 FMV and a $10,000 adjusted basis.

Requirements:

	A. Determine what Garry and Marissa recognize in the current year, and determine their ending stock bases. What bases do Garry and Marissa have in the distributed property?
	B. What tax planning disadvantages do you see with these property distributions?
	C. How would your answer to Part a change if Garry and Marissa form the Anderson Partnership instead of an S corporation?