porate earnings and profits (E&P) is correct?

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Which of the following statements regarding corporate earnings and profits (E&P) is correct?
a Current E&P is the same as taxable income.
b Negative E&P occurs when a distribution to the shareholder is larger than the balance in current E&P.
c If current E&P is positive and accumulated E&P is negative, you net the two amounts to determine whether the
distribution to the shareholder will be treated as a dividend.
d For tax purposes, a dividend is defined as a distribution out of corporate E&P to the shareholder.
e Both c. and d.
f None of the above.
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following statements regarding corporate earnings and profits (E&P) is correct? a Current E&P is the same as taxable income. b Negative E&P occurs when a distribution to the shareholder is larger than the balance in current E&P. c If current E&P is positive and accumulated E&P is negative, you net the two amounts to determine whether the distribution to the shareholder will be treated as a dividend. d For tax purposes, a dividend is defined as a distribution out of corporate E&P to the shareholder. e Both c. and d. f None of the above.
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