Which of the Following Transactions Is a Taxable Event? (Assume

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transactions is a taxable event? (Assume that the condition of being substantially identical is determined in terms of rate of return and fair market value.)

• A)Conversion of bonds into stock under a conversion privilege contained in the bond instrument
• B)Exchange of substantially identical bonds of state or municipal governments
• C)Exchange of substantially identical stocks of publicly held corporations
• D)Conversion of stock into some other stock of the same corporation pursuant to a right granted under the stock certificate

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