Which of the Following Is Not a Permissible Reason for a Regular

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a permissible reason for a regular corporation to accumulate earnings at the entity level and avoid the imposition of the accumulated earnings tax?

• A) To construct a new plant facility in connection with expanding the corporation's business into a new geographic region
• B) To accumulate a fund of cash with which to pay off long-term debt due in twenty years
• C) To fund the development of a new product line
• D) To invest in the stock of an unrelated company to take advantage of the dividends received deduction

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Definitions:

Rights Offering

A method companies use to raise capital, which gives existing shareholders the right to purchase additional shares at a discounted price before the public.

Ownership Position

Ownership position refers to the holding of equity in a company or property, granting the holder rights to profits, voting, and potentially influencing management decisions.

Subscription Price

The cost at which investors can buy shares during an offering before they are available to the general public.

Common Share

A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation, entitling the holder to vote at shareholders' meetings and to receive dividends.