Which of the Following Tax or Non-Tax Benefits Does Not

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tax or non-tax benefits does not arise when a U.S. corporation forms a hybrid entity in Germany through which to earn business profits in Germany and elects to have the entity treated as a branch for U.S. tax purposes?

• A) Potential exemption of U.S. tax on income earned by the corporation.
• B) Flow-through of losses from the German corporation to the tax return of the U.S. corporation.
• C) Limited liability to the U.S. corporation for acts committed by the hybrid entity.
• D) Free transferability of the stock of the hybrid entity by the U.S. corporation.

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Definitions:

Restrictive Policy

A policy implemented by a company or government to limit or control certain activities, often to ensure financial stability or compliance with regulations.

Flexible Policy

A strategy or guideline that is adaptable to changes and allows for discretionary decisions based on circumstances.

Inventory Stock-outs

Occurrences when items are not available in inventory, leading to missed sales or delays.

Net Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating short-term financial health and operational efficiency.