When Gain Is Realized by a Target Corporation from Disposing

question 19

Multiple Choice

When gain is realized by a target corporation from disposing of its assets in a tax-free reorganization, the gain is

• A)recognized if boot is received and immediately distributed to its shareholders.
• B)recognized without exception.
• C)recognized if boot is received and retained.
• D)never recognized.

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Definitions:

Settlement/Discount Rate

The interest rate used in calculating the present value of future cash flows or the rate at which a financial transaction is settled less than its original value.

Statutory Depletion

A tax deduction method that allows an owner of natural resources to account for the reduction of reserves as a product is produced and sold.

Cost Depletion

An accounting method used to allocate the cost of extracting natural resources, such as minerals or timber, over the period of extraction.

Permanent Difference

Differences between accounting income and taxable income that will not reverse in future periods.