In Allocating Current Earnings and Profits, the IRS Has Ruled

question 1

Multiple Choice

In allocating current earnings and profits, the IRS has ruled that they are

• A)Allocated pro rata to distributions on stock on which dividends are paid
• B)Allocated pro rata to all distributions made during the year and within two months of the close of the year
• C)First allocated to distributions on stock on which dividends must be paid before dividends can be paid on other classes of stock
• D)First allocated to distributions on stock on which dividends may be paid after required dividends have been paid on other classes of stock

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