If a Taxpayer Makes a Charitable Contribution to a University

question 80

True/False

If a taxpayer makes a charitable contribution to a university and in return receives the right to purchase tickets to athletic events,the taxpayer may deduct only 80% of the payment.

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Definitions:

Date of Record

The specific date set by a corporation’s board of directors after which the shareholders on record will be entitled to receive dividends or stock rights.

Cumulative Preferred Stock

Stock that has a right to receive regular dividends that were not declared (paid) in prior years.

Dividends Per Share

The total dividends declared in a period divided by the number of outstanding shares of the company.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves.