Rocky Corporation,an S corporation,reports the following results for the current year: Rocky's AAA and accumulated E&P balances at the beginning of the year are $80,000 and $50,000,respectively.Rocky makes a $100,000 cash distribution to its sole shareholder on June 1 and a second $100,000 cash distribution on December 1.The shareholder's basis for Rocky stock on January 1 was $120,000.Discuss the tax consequences of these transactions.

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Rocky Corporation,an S corporation,reports the following results for the current year:  Rocky's AAA and accumulated E&P balances at the beginning of the year are $80,000 and $50,000,respectively.Rocky makes a $100,000 cash distribution to its sole shareholder on June 1 and a second $100,000 cash distribution on December 1.The shareholder's basis for Rocky stock on January 1 was $120,000.Discuss the tax consequences of these transactions.

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The Answer of Rocky Corporation,an S corporation,reports the following results for the current year:  Rocky's AAA and accumulated E&P balances at the beginning of the year are $80,000 and $50,000,respectively.Rocky makes a $100,000 cash distribution to its sole shareholder on June 1 and a second $100,000 cash distribution on December 1.The shareholder's basis for Rocky stock on January 1 was $120,000.Discuss the tax consequences of these transactions.

Rocky Corporation,an S Corporation,reports the Following Results for the Current