Which of the Following Is More Likely to Receive IRS

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is more likely to receive IRS scrutiny under the assignment of income doctrine?

• A)A corporation paying its shareholders a $20,000 dividend.
• B)A parent employing her child in the family business.
• C)A taxpayer gifting stock to his children.
• D)A cash-basis business delaying billing its customers until after year-end.
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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