Using the Following Choices, Show the Justification for Each Provision

question 46

Multiple Choice

Using the following choices, show the justification for each provision of the tax law listed.
a. Economic considerations
b. Social considerations
c. Equity considerations
d. Both a. and b.
-"Pay as you go" (paygo)

• A)Deferral of gains from involuntary conversions
• B)Carryforward of net operating losses
• C)"No change" is a possible result
• D)State income tax applied to a visiting nonresident
• E)IRS special agent
• F)Undoing the "piggyback" result
• G)Ideal budget goal as to new tax legislation
• H)Every state that has a general sales tax has one
• I)Imposed by all states and the Federal government
• J)Imposed by some states but not the Federal government
• K)Imposed only by the Federal government
• L)No correct match provided

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Definitions:

Constant Growth

A model assuming that a company's dividends will continue to grow at a constant rate indefinitely, used in valuing stocks.

Preferred Stock

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

Annual Dividend

The total amount of money paid to shareholders from a company's profits over the course of a year per share of stock.

Floatation Costs

Expenses incurred by a company in issuing new securities, including underwriting fees and legal and administrative fees.