Toby Corporation Owns 85% of James Corporation's Single Class of Stock

question 6

Essay

Toby Corporation owns 85% of James Corporation's single class of stock and 35% of Mony Corporation's single class of stock. James Corporation owns 45% of Mony's stock. The remainder of James and Mony's stock is owned by 80 individual shareholders. Are the corporations part of an affiliated group, and can they elect to file a consolidated tax return?

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Definitions:

Independence

The state or quality of being self-governing and free from external control or support, often related to individuals or nations.

Raw Materials Inventory

The total cost of all the raw materials that are currently in stock and awaiting processing.

Specialty Key Chains

Products designed and manufactured with unique features or for specific niche markets, often used for personalization or as collectibles.

Obligation

A duty or commitment to fulfill an agreement, such as repaying a loan or delivering goods or services as contracted.