Identify Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 107

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is false.

• A)The distribution of stock rights will be taxable if the value of the stock rights is more than 15% of the value of the underlying stock.
• B)The distribution of stock rights is generally tax free under Sec. 305.
• C)If the value of stock rights is less than 15% of the value of the underlying stock, the basis of the rights is zero unless the shareholder elects to allocate basis to the rights.
• D)The holding period for stock rights includes the holding period for the underlying stock.

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period in which at least one input is fixed and cannot be changed by the firm.

Economies Of Scale

The advantages in cost that enterprises gain by scaling up their operations, usually seen as a decrease in the per-unit cost of output as production scales up.

Minimum Average Cost

The lowest point on the average cost curve, representing the most efficient scale of production for minimizing costs.

Competitive Firm

A firm operating in a market where it has no power to influence market prices and typically faces many competitors with similar products.