When the Taxpayer Operates in One or More Unitary States

question 19

Multiple Choice

When the taxpayer operates in one or more unitary states:

• A) Apportionment factors are computed on a group-wide basis.
• B) The tax incentive of creating nexus in a low-tax state is enhanced.
• C) The tax benefit of a passive investment subsidiary holding company is neutralized.
• D) The use of a water's edge election should be considered.
• E) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Interstate Commerce Act

A United States federal law designed to regulate the railroad industry, particularly its monopolistic practices, by requiring reasonable and just rates with the establishment of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Passed

To have been approved or made official, particularly in the context of legislation or examinations.

Horizontal Price-Fixing Conspiracy

A horizontal price-fixing conspiracy is an agreement between competitors at the same level of the supply chain to set prices, limit production, or otherwise manipulate the market.

Sherman Act

The Sherman Act is a landmark federal statute passed in 1890 that outlaws monopolistic business practices and promotes competition in the United States.