At the beginning of the year, Oak Corp. (an S corporation) had $50,000 in its AAA, $30,000 of earnings and profits from prior C corporation years. During the year, Oak earned $25,000 of ordinary income and paid $100,000 in distributions to its shareholders. Assume that Ethan owns 25% of Oak Corp. his basis in Oak Corp. stock at the beginning of the year is $5,000, and his share of the distribution was $25,000. How much income does Ethan recognize this year from these transactions?

$20,000

Explanation:

Calculation to determine How much income does Ethan recognize this year from these transactions

First step is to calculate the share of ordinary income Amount

Share of ordinary income amount=$25,000 × 25%

Share of ordinary income amount=$6,250

Second step is to calculate AAA distribution

AAA distribution=[$50,000 + $25,000] × 25%]-[$30,000-($50,000 + $25,000 × 25%)]-

AAA distribution =$18,750-$11,250

AAA distribution=$7,500

Third step is to calculate the distribution treated as dividend

Distribution treated as dividend= $25,000 × 25%

Distribution treated as dividend= $6,250

Now let calculate the income recognized

Income recognized=$6,250+$7,500+$6,250

Income recognized=$20,000

Therefore How much income does Ethan recognize this year from these transactions is $20,000