Which of the Following Interest-Free Loans Is Subject to the Imputed

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following interest-free loans is subject to the imputed interest rules i.e., interest must be imputed on the loan) ? I. Marilyn loans $24,000 to her grandmother and she uses the money to pay personal expenses and take a vacation. Her grandmother's sole income is from Social Security. Pineview Corporation loans $20,000 to Catherine, an employee. Catherine uses the II. proceeds as a down payment on a house. Catherine's net investment income for the year is $300. III. Scott loans $65,000 to his son. His son uses the money to open a new business. During the current year, the business shows a loss and his son has no other sources of income. Alaric Corporation loans $27,000 to its principal shareholder. The shareholder uses the IV. funds to buy additional shares of stock in Alaric. The shareholder is deemed to receive $8,500 of dividends from Alaric during the year.

• A) Only statement II is correct.
• B) Only statements I and III are correct.
• C) Only statements II and IV are correct.
• D) Only statements I and IV are correct.
• E) Only statements II and III are correct.

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