Townsend Corporation Declared a 1-For-1 Stock Split to All Common

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Essay

Townsend Corporation declared a 1-for-1 stock split to all common stock shareholders of record on December 31, 20X3. Townsend reported current E&P of $400,000 and accumulated E&P of $1,000,000. The total fair market value of the stock distributed was $500,000. Regina Williams owned 1,000 shares of Townsend common stock with a tax basis of $200 per share ($2,000,000 total). The fair market value of the common stock was $300 per share on December 31, 20X3. What is Regina's income tax basis in the new and existing common stock she owns in Townsend, assuming the distribution is tax-free?

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Definitions:

Unrealized Loss

A loss that results from holding onto an asset that has decreased in price, but has not yet been sold.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, revealing net profit or loss.

Balance Sheet

A document showcasing a firm's financial condition through the presentation of assets, liabilities, and equity of shareholders at a particular moment, serving as a groundwork for assessing returns and scrutinizing its financial organization.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting its liabilities, representing the ownership interest held by shareholders.