In a Nontaxable Distribution of Stock Rights, When the Value

question 54

True/False

In a nontaxable distribution of stock rights, when the value of the rights is less than 15% of the value of the stock with respect to which the rights were distributed, the basis of the rights is zero unless the shareholder elects to allocate stock basis to the rights.

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