Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 101

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)A loss recognized by a shareholder upon complete liquidation of a corporation may not qualify for ordinary loss treatment if the stock is Sec. 1244 stock.
• B)The loss that is recognized by an individual shareholder on the liquidation of a corporation is a capital loss, up to certain limits, if the stock is Sec. 1244 stock.
• C)The loss recognized by a corporate shareholder on the worthlessness of the controlled subsidiary's stock is an ordinary loss.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Economic Losses

Financial deficits that occur when expenses exceed revenues, or due to lost opportunities, inefficiencies, or unexpected market changes.

Chronic Budget Deficits

A fiscal situation where a government consistently spends more than it receives in revenue over a long period, leading to accumulating debt.

Spending Priorities

The allocation decisions made by an individual, organization, or government regarding where to allocate available financial resources among various competing needs or interests.

Deferred Costs

Expenses that are incurred for an asset that will not be completely consumed in the current period but rather recognized over time.