As of January 1, Cassowary Corporation Has a Deficit in Accumulated

Multiple Choice

As of January 1, Cassowary Corporation has a deficit in accumulated E & P of $100,000. For the tax year, current E & P (accrued ratably) is $240,000 (prior to any distributions) . On July 1, Cassowary Corporation distributes $275,000 to its sole shareholder. The amount of the distribution that is a dividend is:

A) $20,000.
B) $140,000.
C) $240,000.
D) $275,000.
E) None of the above.