Which of the Following Is Not Generally Classified as a Passive

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not generally classified as a passive activity?

• A)an activity in which the taxpayer does not materially participate
• B)a limited partnership interest
• C)rental real estate
• D)a business in which the taxpayer owns an interest and works 1,000 hours a year

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Definitions:

Payout Ratio

A financial metric that measures the proportion of earnings a company pays out to its shareholders in the form of dividends.

Cash Dividends

Distributions of a corporation's earnings to shareholders in the form of cash, typically issued on a regular basis.

Retained Earnings

The cumulative amount of net income kept in a company after dividends are paid, used for reinvesting in the business or paying down debt.

Stock Split

A corporate action that increases the number of a company's outstanding shares by dividing each share, which typically reduces the price of individual shares without changing the total market value.