Jack owns 100% stock of Verizon Inc. His basis in the stock is $24,000. Verizon had $36,000 accumulated E&P. During the current year Verizon has negative E&P of $32,000. On April 1 Verizon distributed $40,000 in cash to Jack. Only July 1 Jack sold half his Verizon stock to Joanne for $50,000.On December 31 Verizon distributed $20,000 cash to Jack and $20,000 cash to Joanne. How is the $20,000 December distribution to Jack for tax purposes?

a. $20,000 dividend

b. $20,000 reduction in basis

c. $20,000 gain

d. $12,000 reduction in basis, $8,000 gain

e. $12,000 dividend, $8,000 reduction in basis

f. $10,000 reduction in basis, $10,000 gain

g. $5,000 reduction in basis, $15,000 gain

H. $6,000 reduction in basis, $14,000 gain

i. none of the above.