Eagle Corporation has always been an S corporation. Eagle is 100% owned by Katy.

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Eagle Corporation has always been an S corporation. Eagle is 100% owned by Katy. Katy's adjusted basis in the Eagle stock is $100,000 on January 1 of the current year. During the current year, Eagle distributes XYZ stock (a capital asset) to Katy. The XYZ stock has a $50,000 FMV and a $40,000 adjusted basis on Eagle's books. The XYZ stock has been held as an investment for four years by Eagle. Eagle Corporation reports $40,000 of ordinary income in the current year. What is Katy's basis in the Eagle stock at the beginning of the next year?

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Basic 100000 Add; gain on distribution 10000 ordinary income 40000 pre distribution basis 150000 Less ; distribution 50000 next year basis 100000

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