If the Taxpayer Elects to Capitalize and to Amortize Intangible

question 63

True/False

If the taxpayer elects to capitalize and to amortize intangible drilling costs over a 3-year period for regular income tax purposes, there is no adjustment or preference for AMT purposes.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock where dividends accumulate if not paid, and must be paid out before dividends to common stockholders.

Common Stock

Equity security representing ownership in a corporation, with rights to vote on corporate matters and receive dividends.

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to its shareholders, typically on a regular basis.

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock that accumulates unpaid dividends, which must be paid out before any dividends can be issued on common stock.