In 2021, Elko, Inc. has $200,000 in accumulated earnings and profits and $(180,000) in current earning and profits.  On December 31, 2021, Elko distributes $ 60,000 to Emma, an individual.  Emma has stock basis of $5,000 in her Elko stock and is in the 32% tax bracket.  Emma does not have any capital gains or losses from the sale of assets. How much of this distribution  to Emma is dividend, return of capital, and/or capital gain?

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In 2021, Elko, Inc. has $200,000 in accumulated earnings and profits and $(180,000) in current earning and profits.  On December 31, 2021, Elko distributes $ 60,000 to Emma, an individual.  Emma has stock basis of $5,000 in her Elko stock and is in the 32% tax bracket.  Emma does not have any capital gains or losses from the sale of assets.

How much of this distribution  to Emma is dividend, return of capital, and/or capital gain?

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