Answer:
Puffin’s E & P after taking into account the distribution of the car is $6,000.
Explanation:
E & P will be decreased by the higher of the adjusted basis or the fair market value of the distributed property, net of any liabilities. The distribution losses will not be taken into consideration when determining E & P. Thus the current E & P of Puffin’s $30,000 is reduced by $24,000 ($30,000 basis of the car minus the liability amount). The remaining after the distribution current E & P will be $6,000.
Therefore, Puffin’s E & P after taking into account the distribution of the car is $6,000.