Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 48

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)If both the current and accumulated E&P have deficit balances, a corporate distribution cannot be characterized as a dividend.
• B)The shareholder's basis in property received in a nonliquidating distribution is the property's FMV reduced by liabilities assumed by the shareholder.
• C)A corporation recognizes gain when distributing money as a dividend to its shareholders.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Operations

The day-to-day activities involved in running a business, focusing on producing goods and services efficiently and effectively.

Variable Maintenance Costs

These are expenses that fluctuate in direct proportion to the level of activity or production, such as the costs of repairing machinery which increase with more intensive use.

Equipment Services Department

A division within an organization responsible for maintaining, repairing, and ensuring the operational efficiency of machinery and equipment.

Fabrication

The process of constructing products by combining diverse materials through various manufacturing techniques.