Montclair Corporation Had Current and Accumulated E&P of $500,000 at December

Multiple Choice

Montclair Corporation had current and accumulated E&P of $500,000 at December 31, 20X3. On December 31, the company made a distribution of land to its sole shareholder, Molly Pitcher. The land's fair market value was $200,000 and its tax and E&P basis to Montclair was $50,000. Molly assumed a liability of $25,000 attached to the land. The tax consequences of the distribution to Montclair in 20X3 would be:

A) No gain recognized and a reduction in E&P of $200,000.
B) $150,000 gain recognized and a reduction in E&P of $200,000.
C) $150,000 gain recognized and a reduction in E&P of $175,000.
D) No gain recognized and a reduction in E&P of $175,000.