Parent Corporation Owns 100% of the Single Class of Stock

question 22

Multiple Choice

Parent Corporation owns 100% of the single class of stock of Subsidiary Corporation. Parent's basis in the Subsidiary stock is $500,000 when Parent completely liquidates Subsidiary Corporation within a single tax year. The Subsidiary Corporation assets have a $700,000 adjusted basis and an $800,000 FMV at liquidation. As a result of the liquidation, Parent must recognize a

• A)$0 gain.
• B)$200,000 gain.
• C)$300,000 gain.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Preconventional

Relating to the earliest level of moral development, in Kohlberg's theory, where behavior is influenced by anticipation of pleasure or pain rather than by societal rules.

Conventional

Adhering to accepted standards, typical practices, or established customs.

Postconventional

A level of moral reasoning in Kohlberg's model where judgments are based on abstract principles and the value of all life.

Morality

Guidelines distinguishing between what is considered ethical and unethical or correct and incorrect actions.