If the Special Election Under § 83(b) Is Made as a Result

question 11

Multiple Choice

If the special election under § 83(b) is made as a result of a restricted property transaction, which statement is false?

• A)A factor supporting making the § 83(b) election is the expectation the property will appreciate substantially.
• B)Ordinary income is recognized on the excess of the FMV over the amount paid for the property on the date received.
• C)Any appreciation on the property after receipt is treated as capital gain.
• D)A deduction is allowed to the employee for any taxes paid on the original amount included in gross income if the property is subsequently forfeited.
• E)None of these is false.

Understand capitalization versus expense recognition and its impact on financial statements.

Apply the correct accounting treatment for asset acquisitions, exchanges, and disposals.

Understand the implications of depreciation and amortization on financial statements.

Recognize the financial statement impact of incorrect treatment of expenditures related to depreciable assets.

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