Hiram Is a Computer Engineer And, While Unemployed, Invents a Switching

question 63

Multiple Choice

Hiram is a computer engineer and, while unemployed, invents a switching device for computer networks. He patents the device, but does not reduce it to practice. Hiram has a zero tax basis for the patent. In consideration of $800,000 plus a $1 royalty per device sold, Hiram assigns the patent to a computer manufacturing company. Hiram assigned all substantial rights in the patent. Which of the following is correct?

• A)Hiram automatically has long-term capital gain from the lump sum payment, but not from the royalty payments.
• B)Hiram automatically has long-term capital gain from the royalty payments, but not from the lump sum payment.
• C)Hiram automatically has long-term capital gain from both the lump sum payment and the royalty payments.
• D)Hiram does not have automatic long-term capital gain from either the lump sum payment or the royalty payments.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Market Risk

The risk of financial loss due to factors that affect the entire market or economy, such as changes in interest rates, inflation, and recessions.

Simulation Analysis

Simulation analysis involves using a model to estimate how uncertain variables in a financial or project plan might affect outcomes, helping in assessing risk and making decisions.

Risk-adjusted Discount Rate

A discount rate that has been altered to account for the risk of the cash flows, used in capital budgeting to reflect the project's risk.

Net Present Value (NPV)

A method used in capital budgeting to evaluate the profitability of an investment or project by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows.