Townsend Corporation Declared a 1-For-1 Stock Split to All Common

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Essay

Townsend Corporation declared a 1-for-1 stock split to all common stock shareholders of record on December 31, 20X3. Townsend reported current E&P of $590,000 and accumulated E&P of $1,190,000. The total fair market value of the stock distributed was $690,000. Regina Williams owned 1,800 shares of Townsend common stock, with a tax basis of $390 per share ($702,000 total). The fair market value of the common stock was $490 per share on December 31, 20X3. What is Regina's income tax basis per share in the new and existing common stock she owns in Townsend, assuming the distribution is tax-free?

Understand the concept of opportunity cost and how it relates to comparative advantage.

Differentiate between absolute and comparative advantages.

Calculate opportunity costs from given data.

Understand the implications of trade on output and consumption in different economies.

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