If a Nontaxable Stock Dividend Is Received and Is Not

question 35

Multiple Choice

If a nontaxable stock dividend is received and is not the same type of stock as that owned before the dividend,the original stock's basis is allocated to all shares

• A)based on the par value of the stock.
• B)equally to all shares owned after the stock dividend.
• C)based on relative fair market values at the time of the stock dividend.
• D)none of the above.

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Definitions:

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Contributed Capital

The total value of the cash and other assets given by shareholders in exchange for shares of the company's stock.

Bonds Payable

Long-term debt instruments issued by a company to borrow funds, where the company agrees to pay back the principal along with interest on specified dates.

Premium on Preferred Stock

The amount by which the issue price of preferred stock exceeds its par value, typically reflective of additional benefits such as higher dividends.