Beaver Company reports current E&P of $100,000 in 20X3 and accumulated E&P at the beginning of the year of $200,000. Beaver distributed $400,000 to its sole shareholder on January 1, 20X3. The shareholder's tax basis in her stock in Beaver is $200,000. How is the distribution treated by the shareholder in 20X3?
A) $400,000 dividend.
B) $100,000 dividend, $200,000 tax-free return of basis, and $100,000 capital gain.
C) $200,000 dividend and $200,000 tax-free return of basis.
D) $300,000 dividend and $100,000 tax-free return of basis.
Answer: D