A corporation distributes land worth $200,000 to its sole shareholder.The corporation had purchased the land several years ago for $120,000.The corporation has over $1 million of E&P.How much income will the corporation and the shareholder recognize?

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D)The corporation has to recognize the gain when it distributes appreciated property.The shareholder receives a dividend equal to the FMV of the distributed property.

A Corporation Distributes Land Worth $200,000 to Its Sole Shareholder