Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 60

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)A deficiency dividend is included in the shareholder's gross income for his/her tax year that includes the last day of the tax year in which the personal holding company claims a dividends-paid deduction.
• B)A shareholder who receives a deficiency dividend must report the dividend as gross income for the tax year that includes the last day of the distributing corporation's tax year on which it was a PHC.
• C)A personal holding company's payment of a deficiency dividend eliminates its need to pay the personal holding company tax as well as any interest and underpayment penalties on the tax deficiency.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Weighted Average

A weighted average is a calculation that takes into account the varying degrees of importance of the numbers in a data set, providing a measure that reflects their contribution to the overall total.

Coupon

The interest rate stated on a bond when issued, which is typically paid at regular intervals until maturity.

Dividend Payout

The portion of net income a firm pays out to its shareholders as dividends.

Leverage

The use of borrowed funds to increase one's investment capacity and potentially increase the rate of return on equity.