Staton Inc. has four unrelated shareholders, Wayne, Judy, Erica, and Josh; there respective bases in the shares are $15,000, $17,000, $19,000, and $21,000; and each shareholder own 100 shares of stock. On November 8 Staton Inc redeemed 50 shares of Wayne's stock for $10,000 and 20 shares of Judy's stock for $4,000. Stations current E&P was $30,000.
What are the tax consequences to Wayne and Judy?
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