Barb and Chuck Each Own One-Half of the Stock of Wren

question 32

Multiple Choice

Barb and Chuck each own one-half of the stock of Wren, Inc., a C corporation. Each shareholder has a stock basis of $175,000. Wren has accumulated E & P of $300,000. Wren's taxable income for the current year is $100,000, and it distributes $75,000 to each shareholder. Barb's stock basis at the end of the year is:

• A)$0.
• B)$100,000.
• C)$150,000.
• D)$175,000.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Effective Tax Rate

The average rate at which an individual or a corporation is taxed, calculated by dividing the total tax by the taxable income.

Tax Expense

The total amount of taxes owed by an individual or corporation as a result of taxable activities or income during a fiscal year.

Income Before Taxes

The total revenue of a company minus all expenses except for income tax expenses.

Current Ratio

The Current Ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations or those due within one year.