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

question 11

Multiple Choice

Barb and Chuck each own one-half of the stock of Wren, Inc., a C corporation.Each shareholder holds 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:

Conversion Premium

The additional amount over the current value that an investor pays to convert a convertible security into a specified number of shares of common stock.

Conversion Ratio

The specific quantity of common shares an investor can receive for converting each unit of a convertible security, such as a convertible bond or preferred stock.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock, typically the amount that is paid back at maturity for bonds or a nominal dollar value assigned to shares of stock.

Coupon Bond

A type of bond that offers interest payments to the holder at specified intervals until the bond's maturity.