Nicol Corporation has accumulated Earnings & Profits (E&P) of $6,500, but a current deficit of $2,500. If Noah Nelson, the sole shareholder, has a basis of $8,500 in his stock and receives a distribution of $15,000 at the beginning of the year, his gross income equals: a. $0 b. $15,000 c. $6,500 d. $8,500

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Nicol Corporation has accumulated Earnings & Profits
(E&P) of $6,500, but a current deficit of $2,500. If Noah
Nelson, the sole shareholder, has a basis of $8,500 in
his stock and receives a distribution of $15,000 at the
beginning of the year, his gross income equals:
a. $0
b. $15,000
c. $6,500
d. $8,500
Transcribed Image Text:Nicol Corporation has accumulated Earnings & Profits (E&P) of $6,500, but a current deficit of $2,500. If Noah Nelson, the sole shareholder, has a basis of $8,500 in his stock and receives a distribution of $15,000 at the beginning of the year, his gross income equals: a. $0 b. $15,000 c. $6,500 d. $8,500
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