Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 15

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)The charitable contribution deduction is calculated on a separate return basis for each group member, and the separate company deductions of the individual group members are totaled to arrive at the consolidated deduction.
• B)An affiliated group member cannot carry over any unused charitable contribution deduction from a consolidated return year to a separate return year if the member leaves the group prior to the end of the current consolidated return year.
• C)Charitable contributions, which cannot be deducted in a consolidated return due to the 10% deduction limitation, can be carried forward indefinitely by the affiliated group.
• D)All of the above are false.

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