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Shipyard Corp. acquired Boatworks Corp. in a Type A reorganization on October 19, 2011. On the date of acquisition, Boatworks had a deficit in its earnings and profits of $30,000. Although Shipyard had no accumulated earnings and profits, its current earnings and profits from its calendar year 2011 operations totaled $40,000. What amount of the acquired earnings and profits deficit of $30,000 can be used to offset Shipyard's current earnings and profits for 2011?

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This solution explains the total amount that can be used to offset Shipyard's current earnings and profits for 2011.

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