Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 6

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)Capital gains earned in the United States, other than in the conduct of a U.S. trade or business, are taxed to a nonresident alien only if the alien is physically present in the United States for at least 183 days during the tax year.
• B)Aliens, who are U.S. residents, are taxed only on their U.S. income.
• C)A nonresident alien from a nontreaty country is taxed at a 35% rate on U.S. source investment income without the benefit of any deductions.
• D)All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Defensive Measure

Tactics employed by a company to prevent or defend against hostile takeover attempts.

Tender Offer

A public offer to purchase a large number of shares from a company's shareholders, usually at a premium to the market price.

Preemptive Merger

A strategy where a company merges with or acquires another firm to prevent competitors from doing so, often to maintain its competitive advantage or market share.

Synergy

The additional value created when two or more entities combine forces or resources, leading to efficiency gains or enhanced performance that would not be possible independently.