ESG, Inc., just before the distribution described below, has $20,000 of earnings and profits. ESG...

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ESG, Inc., just before the distribution described below, has $20,000 of earnings and profits. ESG distributes land with a basis of $100,000 and a fair market value of $500,000 to its sole shareholder, Kevin (an individual). As a result of these events, Kevin: Group of answer choices

A. Must recognize a gain of $400,000

B. Must report dividend income of $20,000

C. Must report dividend income of $500,000

D. Must report dividend income of $420,000

E. None of the above

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