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:

Taxed

Subjected to a financial charge or levy by a governmental authority on income, property, or sales.

Liabilities

Obligations that a company owes to outside parties, typically consisting of loans and accounts payable.

Transfer Of Ownership

Transfer Of Ownership involves the legal process by which the rights of owning an asset or property are moved from one party to another.

Corporation

A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, capable of owning assets, incurring liabilities, and entering into contracts.