Question -
Potts Corp had AEP of $20,000 at the beginning of 2000, and had CEP for calendar year 2000 of $30,000. During 2000, Potts distributed $40,000 on May 1 and an additional $40,000 on July 1 to shareholders. What portion of the July 1 distribution must be reported by shareholders as a dividend?
Brown Corp, a calendar-year corporation, had AEP at the beginning of 2000 of $40,000 and had a deficit in CEP for 2000 of $40,000. Brown made a cash distribution of $50,000 to its shareholders on October 1, 2000. What amount of the $50,000 distribution must be reported as dividend income by Brown's shareholders?