Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Primary Purpose

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the primary purpose of the Subpart F income provisions?

• A) They allow for a deferral of non-U.S.-source income from U.S. taxation.
• B) They provide certainty as to the U.S. income tax treatment of cross-border transactions.
• C) They prevent shifting of income from the U.S. to high-tax non-U.S. jurisdictions.
• D) They prevent shifting of income from the U.S. to low-tax non-U.S. jurisdictions.

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Definitions:

Cash Dividend

A financial disbursement by a corporation to its stockholders, often as part of the company's profit sharing.

Stock Dividend

A dividend payment made in the form of additional shares rather than cash, increasing the number of outstanding shares.

Common Stock

Equity ownership in a corporation, entitling holders to vote on corporate matters and receive dividends.

Stock Split

A measure taken by a company to split its current shares into numerous ones, aiming to increase the shares' liquidity.