Z corporation is owned entire by 2 individuals, C and D. C owns 60 shares of Z c

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Z corporation is owned entire by 2 individuals, C and D. C owns 60 shares of Z common stock bought in one transaction for $1200. D owns 40 shares of X common stock with a basis of $60 per share. The stocks fair market value is $40 per share. Z's E&P is $1000. C sells 20 shares to Z for $800. a. the redemption will be given dividend treatment b. the redemption will be given sale or exchange treatment under 302 (b)(2), substantially disproportionate disposition c. It is impossible to tell whether the transaction will be given dividend treatment d. The redemption will most likely be treated as a sale under 302 (b)(1), not essentially equivalent to a dividend since the voting percentage has dropped to 50% in a 2 person corporation and this fact is enough to meet 302 (b)(1)

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d. The redemption will most likely be treated as a sale under 302 (b)(1), not essentially equivalent to a dividend since the voting percentage has dropped to 50% in a 2 person corporation and this fact is enough to meet 302 (b)(1)

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