On January 1 of this year, Conrad Nelson contributed $15,000 cash in exchange for 50 shares of stock in Sterling Inc., an S corporation. Sterling employs Conrad as its director of marketing. Conrad's current year salary was $70,000 and his pro rata share of Sterling's ordinary business income was $16,800. During the year, Conrad received a $9,000 cash distribution with respect to his Sterling stock. Compute Conrad's basis in his Sterling stock at year end.

A. $15,000
B. $22,800
C. $92,800
D. $31,800


Answer: B

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