Alvin Is Employed by an Automobile Dealership as Its Manager

question 82

Multiple Choice

Alvin is employed by an automobile dealership as its manager. As such, he purchased an SUV for $32,000 (fair market value is $48,000) . No other employees are permitted a discount. What is Alvin's basis in the SUV?

• A) $16,000.
• B) $32,000.
• C) $48,000.
• D) $80,000.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Additional Paid-In Capital

Additional Paid-In Capital refers to the amount of money paid by investors for shares of stock above the par value of the shares, representing excess received from shareholders over the basic stock value.

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets, determined by subtracting its liabilities from its total assets, often used to assess the company's worth.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, with voting rights and potential for dividends.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often with fixed dividends.