Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 32

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)The assignment of income doctrine requires a cash method of accounting for a transferor/shareholder to recognize income when accounts receivable are transferred by the shareholder to the corporation in a Sec. 351 exchange in which no gain is otherwise recognized.
• B)The assignment of income doctrine is a legislative requirement that income be taxed to the person who earns it.
• C)The assignment of income doctrine does not apply if the transferor in a Sec. 351 exchange in which no gain is otherwise recognized transfers when a sole proprietor transfers substantially all the assets and liabilities of the transferor's trade or business to a controlled corporation.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Market Value

The prevailing market rate at which a service or asset is available for purchase or sale.

Par Value Common Stock

The nominal or face value assigned to common stock shares in the corporate charter, which may differ significantly from the market value.

Paid-in Capital

The amount of money that a company receives from selling its shares directly to investors, not including the stock value on secondary markets.

Par Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock with a nominal face value, which determines dividend payments and is prioritized over common stock in the event of liquidation.