Answer:
taxable gain of $8,000
Explanation:
accumulated earnings = $32,000
stock basis = $10,000
distribution = $50,000
taxable gain/loss = distribution - (accumulated earnings + stock basis) = $50,000 - ($32,000 + $10,000) = $50,000 - $42,000 = $8,000
Generally single owner corporations get pass-through tax treatment, meaning that the owners are taxed directly in a similar way to a sole proprietorship or partnership.