Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 64

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)A corporation may be required to file a separate return and file with an affiliated group in the same calendar year.
• B)When a corporation joins in filing a consolidated return, taxable income of the member is combined with other members' taxable income prior to any adjustments.
• C)If a corporation becomes a member of an affiliated group within the first thirty days of the corporation's tax year, the corporation can elect not to file a short-period tax return.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Selling And Administrative Expenses

Operating expenses related to selling products and managing the business, not directly tied to production.

Payout Ratio

The ratio of income distributed to shareholders in the form of dividends, usually represented as a percent.

Dividend Payout Ratio

The percentage of earnings paid to shareholders in dividends, indicating how much money a company returns to shareholders vs. retaining.