Unrelated parties Amy, Beth, Carla, and Delta Corporation each own 25 of the 100 outstanding shares of Axle Corporation stock. In a transaction that qualifies as a partial liquidation, Axle distributes 20000 cash to each shareholder in exchange for five Axle shares. Each redeemed share has a 1000 basis to the shareholder and a 4000 FMV. How does each shareholder treat the distribution for tax purposes? Treatment Amount Character
Amy
Beth
Carla
Delta Corporation
Treatment Option – Dividend Recognition or Sale of Stock
Character Option – Capital Gain, Dividend, Return of Capital
(All Shareholders, or Amy, or Beth, or Carla, Or Delta) are/is entitled to a(n) (?)% (capital loss or ordinary gain or dividends received deduction

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