Thistle Corporation Declares a Nontaxable Dividend Payable in Rights to Subscribe

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Essay

Thistle Corporation declares a nontaxable dividend payable in rights to subscribe to common stock. One right and$25 entitle the holder to subscribe to one share of stock. One right is issued for each share of stock held. Annette, a shareholder, owns 200 shares of stock that she purchased five years ago for $3,000. At the date of distribution of the rights, the market values were $50 per share for the stock and $25 for a right. Annette received 200 rights. She exercises 160 rights and purchases 160 additional shares of stock. She sells the remaining 40 rights for $1,080. What are the tax consequences to Annette?

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