Which of the Following Is False Regarding a Section 83(b)

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding a section 83(b) election?

• A) The election freezes the value of the employee's compensation at the grant date.
• B) The election is an important tax planning tool if the stock is expected to increase in value.
• C) The election must be made within 30 days of the grant date.
• D) If an employee leaves before the vesting date, any loss is limited to $3,000.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A predetermined rate for allocating manufacturing overhead to products or job orders, calculated in advance based on anticipated costs and activity levels.

Job-Order Costing System

An accounting method used to assign product costs based on individual job orders, suitable for customized or unique products.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process, including costs related to indirect labor, materials, and factory operations.

Finishing Department

The section in a manufacturing process where products undergo final touches before being considered finished goods.