Five years ago, Bob retired from Main, Inc., a national iron manufacturer. When Bob retired,...

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Five years ago, Bob retired from Main, Inc., a national iron manufacturer. When Bob retired, he
had 1,000 shares of Main, Inc. stock in his stock bonus plan. Main, Inc. took deductions equal to
$30 per share for the contributions made on Bobs behalf. At his retirement, Bob took a lump-
sum distribution of the employer stock. The fair market value of the stock at distribution was $45
per share. On May 15th of this year, Bob sold the stock for $50 per share. Which of the following
will Bob report on his tax return at the date he sells the Main, Inc. stock?
a. $0 of ordinary income, $0 of short-term capital gain, $20,000 of long-term capital gain.
b. $30,000 of ordinary income, $20,000 of short-term capital gain.
c. $45,000 of ordinary income, $5,000 long-term capital gain.
d. $30,000 of ordinary income.

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